Danny Johnson’s ninth goal of the season ended Walsall’s 12-match winless run in all competitions as the Saddlers edged out Northampton 1-0 at the Bescot Stadium.Johnson’s header settled a lacklustre affair as the striker nodded home from six yards out on 37 minutes after Ryan Haynes inadvertently put Brandon Comley’s free-kick back into the danger zone.Isaac Hutchinson h...Full Story »

Andy Williams could push for minutes when Walsall face Northampton.The forward came on as a substitute against Stockport at the weekend and scored a late equaliser to rescue a point for the Saddlers.Manager Michael Flynn confirmed Jack Earing is absent with an ankle ligament injury and could be out for up to 12 weeks.Oisin McEntee and Joe Riley are both expected to be sidelined.Northampton could...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady was proud after his team overcame the blow of having three players missing with illness at short notice to win 2-1 against Swindon.Mitch Pinnock grabbed an 87th-minute winner to extend Town’s winning run to five games, which felt all the sweeter given their illness concerns.Brady said: “It’s a great result really, the way we set out tactically, the...Full Story »

Mitch Pinnock grabbed an 87th-minute winner to extend Northampton’s winning run to five games after beating Swindon 2-1 at the County Ground.Northampton had an early penalty shout turned down when Louis Appere latched onto a poor backpass and tried to round Sol Brynn, but was stopped by the goalkeeper.In the 43rd minute a mix-up at the other end almost let Ronan Darcy score, but he failed ...Full Story »

Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks ahead of Swindon’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Northampton.Forward Hepburn-Murphy suffered a torn hamstring tendon after stepping off the bench in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Grimsby, having not long returned from a lengthy lay-off with hip issues.Louis Reed returns after missing the Grimsby fixture through injury, while bo...Full Story »

Stockport manager Dave Challinor was critical of his players after their poor start to the season continued with a 2-1 defeat at Northampton.Fraser Horsfall headed in against his old club after 12 minutes but Stockport lost control of the game in the first 20 minutes of the second half, during which time Sam Hoskins and Harvey Lintott turned things around.Much-fancied County have won only two of...Full Story »

Northampton came from a goal down to beat Stockport 2-1 and make it four Sky Bet League Two wins in a row.Fraser Horsfall netted against his old club to give the visitors a half-time lead but Sam Hoskins scored his 11th of the season before Harvey Lintott’s first professional goal grabbed all three points for the home side.Stockport started brightly and they were rewarded on 12 minutes whe...Full Story »

Northampton could be without Tyler Magloire and Shaun McWilliams for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Stockport.Both are waiting on scan results: Magloire after being forced off against Rochdale last weekend with a hamstring problem and McWilliams having picked up a groin issue the previous Tuesday.Aaron McGowan, Danny Hylton and Akin Odimayi have all been closing in on returns but this weeke...Full Story »

Boss Jim Bentley admitted he saw worrying “frailties” in his Rochdale team as they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat at high-flying Northampton.Since replacing Robbie Stockdale at Spotland, Bentley has seen his team draw twice in Sky Bet League Two and suffer a narrow 1-0 defeat to leaders Leyton Orient.But despite a bright start at Sixfields, Dale were well-beaten as in-form Sam Hoskins scor...Full Story »

Northampton have a number of injury issues to deal with as they prepare to face Rochdale on Saturday.Midfielder Shaun McWilliams was taken off early in their 2-0 win over Wimbledon in midweek with a groin problem and will be assessed ahead of kick off.Several other including Danny Hylton, Akin Odimayo, Danny Hylton and Aaron McGowan are set to miss out due to injury.Midfielder Ben Fox (knee) is ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his side gifted Northampton the opening goal in a 2-0 defeat at Plough Lane.The Dons had just started to grow into the game when Jon Guthrie’s header somehow squeezed past Nik Tzanev’s legs before rolling agonisingly into the net.The hosts pushed for an equaliser, but it was 2-0 in the 69th minute when debutant Ryley Towler bundled Ali Koiki...Full Story »

Jon Guthrie’s header helped Northampton to a 2-0 win against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The Cobblers could have taken an early lead when Mitch Pinnock pounced on a loose pass to go through on goal, but his shot was straight at Wimbledon goalkeeper Nik Tzanev.The Dons grew into the game, with Harry Pell forcing a strong save from Lee Burge in the 23rd minute.But Northampton’s top sc...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will have Will Jaaskelainen in the squad to face Northampton after he signed on a one-month contract.The 24-year-old will provide cover for goalkeeper Nathan Broome, who suffered a foot injury earlier this month.Jack Currie has been struggling with a shoulder injury but could be available for the Dons.Alex Woodyard, who has yet to play this season after suffering a calf injury, rem...Full Story »

Captain Donervon Daniels will hoping to return against Northampton after missing Walsall’s last two games as a precaution.Joss Labadie remains sidelined with the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered at the end of last season.Conor Wilkinson, Joe Riley, Oisin McEntee and Liam Gordon have all been out for boss Michael Flynn recently.The Saddlers are on a seven-match winless run and ...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady has urged fans to ‘stick with us’ after his side overcame a slight blip by beating Barrow 3-1 at Sixfields on Saturday.The Cobblers lost at home to Doncaster last weekend and were then thumped 6-0 by Ipswich in midweek but recovered from a shaky start on Saturday to defeat Pete Wild’s in-form team in Sky Bet League Two.Sam Hoskins scored his eighth go...Full Story »

Northampton bounced back to winning ways in Sky Bet League Two with an excellent 3-1 win over in-form Barrow at Sixfields.Josh Gordon cancelled out an early opener from the in-form Sam Hoskins but the Cobblers won the game with a five-minute burst after half-time as Kieron Bowie and Tyler Magloire both headed home.Barrow started fast and Gordon drew a save from Lee Burge inside the first 45 seco...Full Story »

Josh Eppiah could be involved in Northampton’s home clash with Barrow after working on his fitness.Leicester forward Eppiah enjoyed a loan stint with Cobblers last season but has yet to feature in his second spell.Akin Odimayo has been nursing a hamstring injury but he featured in the crushing 6-0 defeat to Ipswich in the EFL Trophy and should be in contention against the Bluebirds.Sam She...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Gary McSheffrey was surprised by how “comfortable” his side were during their 1-0 League Two victory over Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday.It was a relatively-tight game between two previously unbeaten sides but Doncaster created the better moments and came away with all three points thanks to George Miller’s second-half penalty.Rovers are one of two teams st...Full Story »

Doncaster continued their unbeaten start to the season with a narrow 1-0 League Two win at Northampton on Saturday.The game was short on goalmouth action throughout but George Miller’s second-half penalty settled the spoils and took Doncaster into the top three.Marc Leonard and Sam Hoskins threatened with half-chances in the first five minutes but Rovers dominated possession in the opening...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady remains unlikely to have Josh Eppiah available for the visit of Doncaster in the Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.Eppiah has yet to feature this season after re-joining the Cobblers on loan from Leicester during the transfer window and needs to work on his fitness.However, Brady said the 23-year-old will be monitored but has returned to training ahead of the match and...Full Story »