Stockport continued their march towards the League Two play-off places with an impressive 2-0 home win over Northampton.A tight first half was edged by County with Antoni Sarcevic scoring from close range in the 33rd minute after expert midfield play and a backheel assist from Myles Hippolyte.The visitors tried hard to get on the scoresheet themselves, registering six shots but none were able to...Full Story »

Salford secured a hard-earned 2-1 win against Northampton – their first home league victory since August.The Ammies completed an impressive league double over the Cobblers in the process.Ex-Cobblers man Ryan Watson had already gone close for Salford before they struck after nine minutes.Jason Lowe’s header thumped a post, but Ethan Galbraith was perfectly placed to fire home the rebo...Full Story »

A private jet flew overnight from Rosario, Messi's hometown, to the French capital, landing at 3.15pm on Tuesday. Lionel Messi left Rosario last night Credit: Twitter The Messi family are due back at their home in Paris as dad Lionel returns to PSG Credit: INSTAGRAM More than 4,700 fans were tracking the aircraft on popular website Flightradar24 as it made its way across the Atlantic. Argent...Full Story »

Leaders Leyton Orient were beaten for just the third time this season when going down 1-0 to promotion chasing Northampton at Sixfields.Ben Fox scored the game’s only goal early in the second half as the Cobblers bounced back to winning ways, opening up a seven-point cushion over fourth in the process.Orient edged a cagey first half and they had the better moments in front of goal as Idris...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady admitted he was left scratching his head after praising his side’s ‘magnificent’ performance despite the 2-1 defeat to Swindon in Sky Bet League Two.The home side missed two clear chances in the first 25 minutes at Sixfields and were made to pay when Tyrese Shade’s thumping finish broke the deadlock and gave Swindon a fortuitous half-time lead.N...Full Story »

Swindon ended Northampton’s nine-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory at Sixfields in Sky Bet League Two.The Cobblers missed a number of good chances and they were ruthlessly punished by thumping finishes from Tyrese Shade and Marcel Lavinier either side of half-time.Northampton squandered two clear-cut chances to take the lead early on as Louis Appere was denied by a smart save from Solom...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady felt the 1-1 draw at promotion rivals Mansfield was a point gained, despite dominating the 90 minutes and enjoying the best of the chances.It looked like the Stags had stolen an undeserved win when Will Swan poked home the 84th-minute opener after goalkeeper Lee Burge had blocked a ricochet in the box as the Cobblers tried to clear.But Sam Hoskins majestically volleyed...Full Story »

Last season’s League Two play-off semi-final opponents shared the spoils as Mansfield and Northampton fought out a gritty 1-1 draw.Will Swan thought he had won it for Mansfield, who are sixth, with four minutes left only to see Sam Hoskins steal a point for the third-placed Cobblers four minutes later.Northampton dominated the first half and their best chance came in the 36th minute when S...Full Story »

Northampton came from a goal down to beat Carlisle 2-1 and cement their place in the League Two automatic promotion places at Sixfields.All three goals were scored in the space of six second-half minutes as Jack Armer put the visitors ahead before the Cobblers immediately hit back through Sam Sherring and Louis Appere.They have now closed the gap on second-placed Stevenage to just two points.Nei...Full Story »

Harrogate have full-back Joe Mattock available at home to in-form Northampton in Sky Bet League Two.Mattock missed the 4-1 win at Rochdale after being sent off in the FA Cup defeat to Hartlepool and Town boss Simon Weaver must now decide whether Kayne Ramsay retains his place in the starting line-up.Jack Muldoon and Alex Pattison hope to be involved after injury, but Will Smith, Dior Angus, Max ...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon was disappointed to leave Sixfields with only a point after his side’s goalless draw against promotion-chasing Northampton.Rovers are now nine games without a win in all competitions but created the better chances on Saturday, particularly in the first half when both Kane Hemmings and Paul Lewis were denied by a spectacular double save from Lee Burge.Top-scorer S...Full Story »

Northampton lost ground on the top two in League Two as they were held to a goalless draw by Tranmere at Sixfields.Mitch Pinnock saw an early shot blocked for Northampton and Sam Hoskins fired just wide from long range, but the game’s first big chance came at the other end where Josh Hawkes was denied by Lee Burge after 15 minutes.Burge then had to be at his very best to produce an outstan...Full Story »

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 »

Friends say Erling, 22, is “smitten” with the 18-year-old. Erling Haaland has been dating long-time pal Isabel Haugseng Johansen for months, pals said She was pictured with Erling in Marbella this week, where he owns a villa Credit: MEGA The girl pictured with Erling in Marbella this week has been dating him for months, pals said today. The pair have mutual friends after growing ...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 »

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema received a rapturous reception from hometown club Lyon after returning to show off his Ballon d'Or trophy. Benzema started career at Lyon Returned to show off Ballon d'Or Receives hero's welcome from fans WHAT HAPPENED? The striker was back at Lyon on Friday to show off his Ballon d'Or trophy ahead of the team's Ligue 1 clash against Nice. Benzema began ...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 »