Northampton boss Jon Brady praised his players for “finding a way to win” after a dramatic stoppage-time goal from substitute Kieron Bowie gave the Cobblers their third win in four Sky Bet League Two games.After James Balagizi had given hosts Crawley a fourth-minute lead, Sam Hoskins marked his 300th Northampton appearance with two goals in quick succession.Balagizi, on loan from Liv...Full Story »

Crawley manager Kevin Betsy will hope to have Dion Conroy available for the visit of Northampton.Defender Conroy missed the goalless draw with Harrogate at the weekend after picking up an injury in the Carabao Cup win over Bristol Rovers.Ludwig Francillette added to Betsy’s defensive worries when he limped off against Harrogate.Betsy, who is still waiting for his side to score their first ...Full Story »

Northampton registered their second victory of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 success over winless Hartlepool at a sweltering Sixfields on Saturday.Josh Umerah cancelled out Tyler Magloire’s opener in the first half but Louis Appere grabbed the winner to give the Cobblers seven points from their first three games.Appere was unable to connect cleanly with Mitch Pinnock’s cross in a...Full Story »

Ben Fox could feature for Northampton when they face Hartlepool.The midfielder joined the Cobblers earlier in the transfer window and had his first taste of competitive action against Wycombe in midweek.Brighton loanee Marc Leonard could also push for minutes after starting against the Chairboys in midweek.Right-back Aaron McGowan is expected to be sidelined with a knee injury.Hartlepool will mo...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady and Wycombe assistant boss Richard Dobson were both pleased with the efforts of their younger players during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Sixfields.Wycombe prevailed 2-1 through first-half goals from Joe Jacobson and D’Mani Mellor but they had to survive a second-half fightback as Louis Appere halved the deficit from the penalty spot.Northampton rang the...Full Story »

Wycombe battled into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 victory at Northampton.Two moments of quality in the first half from Joe Jacobson and then D’Mani Mellor did the damage and ultimately booked Wycombe’s spot in round two despite a late penalty from Louis Appere.After a tame opening 10 minutes, things picked up with chances at both ends as Northampton goalkeeper Jonny...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady looks set to shuffle his pack for the Carabao Cup first-round clash at home to Wycombe on Tuesday.The Cobblers had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Grimsby last weekend but have made a strong start to the new Sky Bet League Two campaign with four points from a possible six.Fulham loanee Kieron Bowie impressed during a 45-minute cameo following an ankle issue and looks se...Full Story »

Grimsby snatched a late equaliser to pick up their first point back in the Football League with a 1-1 draw against Northampton at Blundell Park.Northampton winger Sam Hoskins opened the scoring with his third goal in two games and it looked as though that 74th-minute strike would spoil the homecoming party.However, less than a minute after coming off the bench, substitute Jordan Maguire-Drew tur...Full Story »

Ryan Haynes marked his debut with a late winner as Northampton started the new season with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Colchester at Sixfields.Sam Hoskins twice put the Cobblers in front but both times Colchester hit back, only for Haynes to pop up with an 89th-minute winner.Northampton controlled the first half and they deservedly moved in front after 27 minutes when Danny Hylton’s subli...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Liam Roberts will return for Northampton in their Sky Bet League Two second-leg clash with Mansfield.The 27-year-old was sent off late in their last game of the season against Barrow and was suspended for their 2-1 first-leg defeat but will return for the deciding game on Wednesday.The Cobblers are still unsure about the fitness of forward duo Louis Appere and Josh Eppiah.Appere limpe...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady believes momentum is with his side as they look to overturn Mansfield’s 2-1 first-leg lead when the sides square up again at Sixfields on Wednesday night in the League Two play-offs.Trailing 2-0 to first-half goals from Rhys Oates and Jordan Bowery, Ali Koiki’s 61st-minute reply put the tie back in the balance and the Stags had to defend superbly to maintai...Full Story »

Mansfield take a slender 2-1 lead into the second leg of the League Two play-off semi-finals after a superb battle with Northampton at the One Call Stadium.First-half goals from top scorer Rhys Oates and Jordan Bowery saw Mansfield 2-0 up and sitting pretty by the interval, but Ali Koiki’s reply after 61 minutes has left the tie in the balance.Mansfield carved out the first chance of the g...Full Story »

Boss Jon Brady issued a defiant message after 10-man Northampton saw automatic promotion back to League One snatched from their grasp.Instead of an immediate return to the third tier, Town face a play-off semi-final against Mansfield after being pipped to third place by Bristol Rovers on goals scored.Northampton won 3-1 at Barrow but were still overhauled by Rovers, who hit seven past Scunthorpe...Full Story »

Northampton saw the final automatic promotion place from League two snatched from their grasp in agonising fashion despite a 3-1 win at Barrow.The Cobblers relinquished third place to Bristol Rovers on goals scored on the final day of the season as Rovers thumped Scunthorpe 7-0.Instead, Northampton were left to face the play-offs as they bid to return to the third tier after a 12-month absence a...Full Story »

Aaron Amadi-Holloway could feature for Barrow as they face Northampton in the final match of the Sky Bet League Two season.The striker returned to training following a spell on the sidelines with injury and could be in contention for the Cobblers clash.Defender Connor Brown will also be checked after picking up a niggle.Josh Kay is expected to line-up after his return from suspension against Swi...Full Story »

Exeter boss Matt Taylor spoke of the joy of going top of League Two with a 1-1 draw at Northampton at the same time as Forest Green lost at home to Harrogate.Mitchell Pinnock had given the Cobblers the lead before a late goal from Sam Nombe proved enough to send the Grecians into top spot.Nombe’s goal, scored with his first touch, was enough to take already promoted Exeter to the top of th...Full Story »

Exeter went top of League Two with a 1-1 draw at Northampton who are now level on points with Bristol Rovers in the battle for the third automatic promotion spot.The Cobblers needed to win both remaining games to be guaranteed promotion but Sam Nombe cancelled out Mitch Pinnock’s superb opener to open the door to Rovers and Port Vale.Cameron Dawson produced a good stop from Josh Eppiah to ...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady could keep his side unchanged as they prepare to face Exeter.The Cobblers boss stuck with the same starting line-up for the last three matches and could do so again.Josh Eppiah was substituted off with 12 minutes to go after scoring twice against Leyton Orient at the weekend, but Brady revealed it was a precautionary move.Northampton are currently third in the Leagu...Full Story »

Jon Brady hailed another step towards promotion as Northampton moved into the top three in League Two with a 4-2 away win at Leyton Orient.A first-half goal-fest saw Mitch Pinnock, John Guthrie and Joshua Felix-Eppiah open up a three-goal advantage before Theo Archibald replied for the home side.Felix-Eppiah struck again before the half-time whistle to stretch the lead again. Jordan Brown netted...Full Story »

Northampton moved into the automatic promotion places with a 4-2 away win at Leyton Orient.Mitch Pinnock opened the scoring in the 19th minute when he rifled home an unstoppable 20-yard shot and the Cobblers doubled their lead on 32 minutes when John Guthrie scored from close range after his initial effort had hit the upright.Six minutes later, Joshua Felix-Eppiah sprung the offside trap for the...Full Story »