Northampton welcome leading scorer Sam Hoskins back from suspension for the visit of Tranmere.Hoskins served a one-match ban in the impressive win at Bradford a fortnight ago but returns to the fray and should go straight back into the side.Boss Jon Brady said he has put the two-week break to good use with plenty of players well rested, with Josh Eppiah and Louis Appere back in training.Tyler Ma...Full Story »

Jon Brady applauded Northampton’s away-day specialists after they claimed an impressive 3-1 win at fellow promotion challengers Bradford.The absence of Sky Bet League Two leading scorer Sam Hoskins through suspension did not hamper the Cobblers, who produced a commanding display.Goals from Mitch Pinnock, Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring at a wet Valley Parade clinched their sixth away vic...Full Story »

Northampton underlined their promotion credentials with an emphatic 3-1 win at fellow challengers Bradford.The absence of Sky Bet League Two’s leading scorer Sam Hoskins did not hamper the Cobblers, who produced a commanding display.Northampton took control with a double either side of the half-hour mark.Bradford captain Richie Smallwood lost possession in his own half to allow Mitch Pinno...Full Story »

Matty Platt and Tyreik Wright could both return to contention for Bradford’s home game against Northampton.Both players missed last week’s win at Sutton. Defender Platt sat out a one-game ban, while on-loan Aston Villa forward Wright is expected to recover from a back spasm.Midfielder Jamie Walker is edging closer to his return having been sidelined since August following knee surger...Full Story »

Sam Hoskins scored one and set up another as Northampton beat Carabao Cup giantkillers Gillingham 2-0 at Priestfield.Town started the day 19 places ahead of their hosts – who memorably knocked out Premier League side Brentford on Tuesday – and the gulf in quality was evident throughout.The visitors were only denied an opening-minute lead when Gills goalkeeper Glenn Morris saved well ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris must decide whether to freshen up his side for the clash with Northampton following their Carabao Cup heroics against Brentford in midweek.Midfielder Olly Lee is a doubt after missing the third-round victory on penalties because of a tight quad.Midfielder Ben Reeves also sat out the GTech Community Stadium showdown with an unspecified knock and his fitness is being mo...Full Story »

Chesterfield have no new injury worries, although manager Paul Cook could make changes with one eye on upcoming long away trips to Wealdstone and Torquay in the National League.Northampton midfielder Ben Fox is available for selection after completing a three-match ban following his red card against Leyton Orient.Danny Hylton remains suspended after his dismissal in the 3-2 win at Stevenage.Cobb...Full Story »

Newport boss Graham Coughlan was left to rue his team’s missed chances in a dominant first-half performance as they were denied a precious victory by a last-gasp Sam Hoskins equaliser at promotion-chasing Northampton.Omar Bogle’s second-minute strike fired the Exiles into the lead at Sixfields, and it was a narrow advantage they held until the second minute of stoppage time at the en...Full Story »

Northampton remain without Ben Fox and Danny Hylton for the visit of Newport.The pair are banned after Fox was sent off against Leyton Orient and Hylton dismissed in the win at Stevenage.Tyler Magloire and Josh Eppiah are out, with Sam Sherring and Ali Koiki injury doubts for boss Jon Brady.Jonny Maxted has missed the last three games for personal reasons, Sam Hoskins returned to the bench this ...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted his side looked “tired” during a lacklustre second-half in which they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sutton in League Two at Sixfields on Tuesday.The promotion-chasing Cobblers, who were missing seven players due to either suspension or injury, dominated the first half and seemed on course for all three points thanks to goals from Marc...Full Story »

Danny Hylton will be unavailable for Northampton when they take on Sutton.The striker is suspended after receiving a straight red card against Stevenage in stoppage time.Hylton is ruled out alongside midfielder Ben Fox, who is also suspended after picking up a red card against Leyton Orient.Striker Sam Hoskins could miss out again after picking up a knock against Orient and was not in the squad ...Full Story »

Shaun McWilliams made no apology for his celebrations after netting an 87th-minute winner to earn Northampton a dramatic 3-2 victory over fellow high-flyers Stevenage at the Lamex.Northampton academy product McWilliams swept in at the back post to score just his second league goal for the club and have the final say in a manic final 10 minutes that also saw Danny Hylton sent off.Stevenage and No...Full Story »

Shaun McWilliams snatched all three points for his hometown club as Northampton claimed a dramatic 3-2 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.Louis Appere stepped up to convert an early penalty to give Northampton the lead but Stevenage levelled before half-time through Danny Rose.In a pulsating final 10 minutes, Kieron Bowie’s thunderbolt made it 2-1 to the visi...Full Story »

Michael Bostwick will hope to push back into Stevenage’s starting line-up for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Northampton.Experienced centre-back Bostwick came off the bench in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Gillingham.Danny Rose should continue up front having notched the solitary goal for Steve Evans’ side.Jordan Roberts claimed the winner in Tuesday’s 1-0 EF...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady heaped praise on his players after his side was reduced to 10 men in their goalless draw at fellow League Two high-flyers Leyton Orient.Ben Fox was given his marching orders after 48 minutes for a foul on Orient midfielder Craig Clay and Brady was left incredulous at the decision.“Words cannot describe that decision to be honest and it’s probably best if...Full Story »

Ten-man Northampton frustrated hosts Leyton Orient as the League Two high-flyers fought out a goalless draw at Brisbane Road.The visitors turned in a plucky defensive effort in the second half after Ben Fox was sent off in the 48th minute for a dangerous tackle on Craig Clay.Cobblers manager Jon Brady was booked for his protests over the decision of referee Ollie Yates.Despite enjoying their num...Full Story »

Leyton Orient look set to be without Idris El Mizouni for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash at home to Northampton.The Ipswich loanee was forced off during last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Doncaster with a hamstring injury and is set for a spell on the sidelines.George Moncur also had to be withdrawn but boss Richie Wellens will hope the midfielder is fit enough to feature.Ant Georgiou (...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood was delighted with his side’s battling qualities after they ground out a 1-0 win over Northampton.A tight game between third and fifth at Sixfields could have swung either way but it was the visitors who were celebrating come the full-time whistle thanks to Ethan Galbraith’s first goal for the club just before half-time.The win was Salford’s first against...Full Story »

Ethan Galbraith scored the game’s only goal as Salford claimed their first victory over Northampton with a 1-0 win at Sixfields.Salford’s third successive away triumph came courtesy of Galbraith’s crisp finish late in the first half as they moved within two points of the League Two automatic-promotion places.The opening 25 minutes were cagey and lacked any sort of goalmouth act...Full Story »

Northampton are dealing with injury and illness issues ahead of Salford’s visit to Sixfields Stadium.Cobblers boss Jon Brady’s plans have been disrupted by a sickness bug in the camp over the last week or so, with Josh Eppiah, Max Dyche and Sam Hoskins among those affected.Ali Koiki is set to missing out again after suffering a nasty facial injury at Swindon last week.Aaron McGowan (...Full Story »