Jon Brady hailed his Northampton side’s bravery after they moved into the League Two automatic promotion places with a 2-0 win at Tranmere.Kion Etete’s opener was added to by Sam Hoskins’ penalty as Brady’s side moved above their opponents and into third in the table.The Cobblers have responded to defeat at Hartlepool with three straight wins and clean sheets.And boss Bra...Full Story »

Northampton edged above Tranmere in the League Two promotion battle with a 2-0 victory at Prenton Park.Kion Etete’s fine effort and Sam Hoskins’ penalty secured a third straight Cobblers league win that moved the visitors into third.The result ended Tranmere’s eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions and they slipped out of the play-off places in a tight League Two table.Rov...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon may be forced to make some changes when they host Northampton at Prenton Park.Mellon revealed that “a few players” will need to be assessed ahead of the fixture but did not disclose further details.Mellon may be reluctant to make too many changes to his squad as they aim to go nine games unbeaten when they face the Cobblers.Rovers are currently fifth in Lea...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady could stick with a winning formula for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Stevenage.Brady named an unchanged starting line-up for the 2-0 victory over Mansfield and after their first win in six games, he might be reluctant to tinker with the side.Midfielder Jordan Flores is back in contention after overcoming a reaction to his second Covid jab.“We expect Stevenage...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough took responsibility for picking the wrong team after his side’s poor run of form continued with defeat against Northampton.The Stags’ winless run stretched to 12 games in all competitions with a toothless display at Sixfields as defenders Aaron McGowan and Fraser Horsfall struck in either half for Northampton.Mansfield are only outside the League Two re...Full Story »

Northampton returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over struggling Mansfield at Sixfields.Aaron McGowan fizzed the home side into the lead with a low strike from distance midway through the first half before fellow defender Fraser Horsfall secured the points thanks to a late header.The Cobblers climb back into the top 10 in League Two while Mansfield have now gone 12 games without a win in ...Full Story »

Danny Rose could feature for Northampton in their Sky Bet League Two clash with Mansfield on Saturday.The striker is available again after serving a one-match ban for accumulated yellow cards.Northampton could have Michael Harriman back in contention after he was ruled out of the 2-1 defeat at Hartlepool through injury.Dominic Revan could also return from injury for the match, while Jon Guthrie ...Full Story »

Hartlepool boss Dave Challinor hailed his players’ character after they came from behind to make it six matches unbeaten at Victoria Park since promotion to Sky Bet League Two with a 2-1 victory over Northampton.Luke Molyneux struck a cushioned volleyed winner from substitute Joe Grey with six minutes remaining to lift Pools up to eighth after a run of four games without a win.Less than tw...Full Story »

Luke Molyneux struck a sweet late winner to extend Hartlepool’s impressive unbeaten home record with a 2-1 League Two comeback victory over Northampton.Less than two minutes after Sam Hoskins’ second of the season put the Cobblers ahead in the 51st minute, Pools full-back David Ferguson headed the hosts level.And with six minutes remaining, Molyneux applied the cushioned-volleyed fin...Full Story »

Hartlepool will check on a number of players ahead of their Sky Bet League Two clash with Northampton.David Ferguson (calf), Gavan Holohan (groin) and Gary Liddle (tendinitis) are hoping to prove their fitness after spells on the sidelines.Striker Olufela Olomola could be out after missing the midweek Papa John’s Trophy tie against Morecambe with an ankle injury sustained in training.Loan ...Full Story »

Andros Townsend secured Everton a deserved point at Manchester United as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men stumbled into the international break. Just three days on from Cristiano Ronaldo’s stoppage-time winner against Villarreal, the Red Devils were back in action and looking to build some much-needed momentum. Anthony Martial’s first United goal in eight months put SolskjaerR...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady has no new injury concerns ahead of the visit of Sutton in the Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.Aston Villa loanee Dominic Revan is edging closer to a first appearance for the Cobblers.The 21-year-old played 80 minutes during an intra-squad match in midweek as he continues his recovery from injury.Otherwise, Brady has no fitness concerns and the rest of the squad is r...Full Story »

Captain Ash Eastham grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser as Salford twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with high-flying Northampton.Cobblers substitute Mitch Pinnock looked to have headed the winner for Town before Eastham got on the end of an Ash Hunter cross to rescue the Ammies.Salford could have led inside two minutes when Town goalkeeper Liam Roberts reacted well to keep out Brandon Tho...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady was satisfied with a point after a 1-1 draw with Swindon at Sixfields.Central defender Fraser Horsfall’s 83rd-minute header secured a share of the spoils for the fourth-placed Cobblers, who had fallen behind to a clinical 57th-minute strike from Robins forward Tyreece Simpson.Both sides hit the woodwork and created and spurned numerous other opportunities in a...Full Story »

Northampton skipper Fraser Horsfall headed home a late equaliser to rescue his side a 1-1 draw against Swindon at Sixfields.The Cobblers, who had been controversially denied an opening goal in the first half, had gone behind to Tyreece Simpson’s 57th-minute opener.The Swindon striker kept his cool to drill in after a low cross from the right landed at his feet eight yards out.But with seve...Full Story »

Northampton will again be without defender Sid Nelson for their game against Swindon at the PTS Academy Stadium.The 25-year-old suffered an ACL tear and a meniscus tear in training last week and will be out of action long term.Jack Sowerby made his first appearance for the Cobblers in their 1-0 win over Newport last week and could line up in midfield once again.Ali Koiki will be looking to start...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted his players used the disappointment of their defeat at Forest Green last weekend to inspire them to win 1-0 against Newport at Rodney Parade.The 1-0 defeat four days earlier was turned on its head as they restricted the home side to one tame shot on target in a game that went to 105 minutes following a lengthy injury to Newport midfielder Scot Bennett.Jon Guth...Full Story »

Jon Guthrie came up with the only goal at Rodney Parade as Northampton beat Newport 1-0 to move up to third in the League Two table.The central defender could not believe his luck when the ball bounced at his feet from a rebound header in the home six-yard area that allowed him to smash home the winner.Guthrie had gone up for a free-kick that cost Newport’s teenage debutant Aneurin Livermo...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez’s golden touch as new Everton manager continued as his side produced a remarkable comeback with three goals inside seven minutes to beat Burnley 3-1 at Goodison Park.While the Spaniard’s two predecessors Marco Silva and Carlo Ancelotti struggled, and ultimately failed, to instil a spirit into the side which prevented them winning league matches from losing positions, t...Full Story »

Forest Green could be unchanged for the visit of Northampton.Boss Rob Edwards reported no injuries after the 0-0 draw at Exeter last Saturday and has had the benefit of no midweek game.Defender Jordan Moore-Taylor returned at Exeter and should retain his starting spot following Forest Green’s first clean sheet of the season.Edwards has plenty of forward options for the Sky Bet League Two c...Full Story »