Ricky Holmes struck twice to earn leaders Northampton a point in their 2-2 draw with struggling Notts County. With the possibility of sealing promotion on the day, Northampton were quickly out of the blocks. James Collins was denied by Scott Loach while Ricky Holmes fired wide. County also had a couple of early chances - Thierry Audel missed from close range while Liam Noble had an effort bloc...Full Story »

Ricky Holmes' sensational winner completed a brilliant turnaround for Northampton as they came from two goals down to win 3-2 at Stevenage. Goals either side of half-time from James Collins and John-Joe O'Toole had seen the Cobblers level things up after Luke Wilkinson followed his first goal for Stevenage with a swift second, while Boro defender Fraser Franks was shown a straight red with 11 m...Full Story »

Rod McDonald, Ricky Holmes and a brace from James Collins secured Sky Bet League Two leaders Northampton a 4-0 win at Leyton Orient on Saturday. All the goals came in the second half after a scrappy opening period in which defences were on top. The deadlock was broken in the 55th minute when a wonderfully executed overhead-kick by McDonald flew into the top-right corner of the net. Holmes dou...Full Story »

Northampton pressed home their promotion credentials to come from behind and beat Dagenham 2-1. Despite the difference in league standings, Daggers controlled the early exchanges with Christian Doidge and Joss Labadie testing Cobblers keeper Adam Smith. The hosts thought they had taken the lead in the 35th minute but Ashley Chambers' header was ruled out for offside. Chambers again went close...Full Story »

Northampton boss Chris Wilder could make changes to his side for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Barnet after an indifferent performance against Accrington. The Cobblers beat Stanley 1-0 but Wilder was not impressed by the display. Winger Ricky Holmes is pushing for a start after setting up the winner for Marc Richards in that game and Sam Hoskins could also come into contention for a start....Full Story »

Substitute Ricky Holmes scored with virtually his first touch as Northampton beat Luton 4-3 in a topsy-turvy clash at Kenilworth Road. The visitors had squandered a 3-1 lead, with Luton levelling at 3-3, before Holmes came off the bench to fire into the top corner and send Cobblers top of Sky Bet League Two. Luton had broken the deadlock after 10 minutes when Paul Benson swivelled in the box t...Full Story »

Luton striker Paul Benson returns from suspension for the SkyBet League Two clash with Northampton at Kenilworth Road. Benson was shown a red card against Stevenage in November and has now served his three-match ban, but is unlikely to be thrown straight into the starting line-up. "Paul is an influencer. We're happy to have him back but he won't be match sharp as he hasn't been able to play," ...Full Story »

Northampton forward Ricky Holmes is hoping to make his first appearance since August in the FA Cup clash against Northwich Victoria. Holmes has been sidelined due to a back injury but returned as an unused substitute in last week's home win against Yeovil and is expected to feature. Midfielder John-Joe O'Toole will miss out due to a one-game ban after reaching five yellow cards, but defender B...Full Story »

Midfielder Lawson D'Ath will begin his three-match suspension in Northampton's Sky Bet League 2 clash against Carlisle. D'Ath was given a straight red as the Cobblers' six-match unbeaten streak came to an end with a 2-1 defeat at Cambridge on Saturday. Winger Ricky Holmes (back) and defender Rod McDonald are back in training, but Tuesday's game may be too soon for a return. Forward Alfie Pott...Full Story »

Ricky Holmes is likely to miss out when Northampton welcome Plymouth to Sixfields. The midfielder, used on three occasions as a substitute so far this term, suffered a back spasm prior to the clash against his old club Barnet and remained on the bench with a problem which is likely to rule him out this weekend. Defender Zander Diamond will train on Friday, though, with a view to being back in ...Full Story »