United Counties League Division One
THRAPSTON TOWN 2-1 NORTHAMPTON ON CHENECKS
Chancery Lane, Thrapston
Admission: £5
Programme: £1
Attendance: 11
Food: Chicken Pie and Chips at the Chippy on corner of Chancery Lane, £6 (8/10)
Drink: Bulmers, £2.90
My better half had carer duties so abandoned the train in favour of the hopmobile setting off at 12.00, giving me time to arrive at Thrapston and hour before kick off and sample a lovely lunch before the game. The players warm up on the field in front of the turnstile and walking in at 2.59 there was no queue as I was customer number 11 of the paying attendees in the crowd of 14. By the time I checked the programme to see who was playing in which colour, No9 Luke Cummings received a through ball inside the D and he slotted past the keeper for a lead on 80 seconds. The second Saturday running I've seen an opener within 2 minutes. The game settled down with both sides not short of effort, but perhaps lacking in control and passing skills. The referee was trying to keep the game flowing but was barracked by the benches for playing advantage too often. It was nice to see a ref play the game with a smile and genuine enjoyment, although his only 2 bookings during the game were for dissent.
On the hour, Chenecks deserved their equaliser through a header by their no4 Hancock from the experienced no8 Lewington. The winner came shortly after by Ben Sunderland as he curled a right footed freekick beyond the reach of Chenecks no1.
The ground is fairly basic and 3 sided as it shares with cricket. The temporary rail down the cricket pitch side with lined trees on 2 sides and a selection of 3 small seated areas and 1 standing area. All of which are down the near touchline with the dugouts. Behind the goal is the club house and separate changing rooms with a tea bar for snacks and hot drinks.
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