Cobblers Past

History Never Forgotten

George Whitworth

Ahead of Remembrance Day, we are taking a look at former Northampton Town players who served in the military during the First or Second World War… George was a prolific…

Nik Tzanev

Surname: Tzanev Forenames: Nikola Chivarov Birthdate: 23-Dec-1996 Birth Place: Wellington, New Zealand Position: Goalkeeper FA — League — — FA Cup — Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App Gls…

James Wilson

Surname: Willson Forenames: James Antony Birthdate: 01-Dec-1995 Birth Place: Bidduloph Position: Forward League FA Cup Other Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App Gls App Gls App Gls 2013/14 Manchester…

Bobby Tebbutt

Northampton Town Football Club and Cobblers Past are saddened to hear about the passing of Bobby Tebbutt. Bobby Tebbutt really made a name for himself during the 1958-59 season when…

New Signing – Liam Moore

Surname: Moore Forenames: Liam Simon Birthdate: 31-Jan-1993 Birth Place: Loughborough Position: Central Defender League FA Cup Other Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App Gls App Gls Pen Gls 2011/12…

NEW SIGNING – Dominic Gape

Surname: Gape Forenames: Dominic Edward Birthdate: 09-Sep-1994 Birth Place: Burton Bradstock Position: Midfielder League FA Cup Other Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App Gls App Gls App Gls 2014/15…

NEW SIGNING: Louie Moulden

Surname: Moulden Forenames: Louie Birthdate: 6-Jan-2002 Birth Place: Bolton Position: Goalkeeper Club Apps Goal Yellow Second Yellows Red Goals Conceded Clean Sheets Minutes Played Rochdale AFC 28 – 4 –…

NEW SIGNING : Tony Springett

Tony Springett Signs For Northampton Town Surname: Springett Forenames: Tony Gary Birthdate: 22-Sep-2002 Birth Place: Lewisham Position: Winger League FA Cup Other Season Club Lgue Pos Cup App Gls App…

Head 2 Head – Swansea

We take a look at our head to head v Swansea City. Date Match Result Score Competition 25 Sep 1920 Northampton Town v Swansea Town W 2-0 Division Three (South)…

FLASHBACK – Northampton 4 Swansea 2

Northampton Town v Swansea City 15/03/2008

Match Officials – Swansea (A)

Peter Wright will be the man in charge when the Cobblers visit Swansea City host in their Carabao Cup first-round tie on Tuesday. The man from Liverpool was promoted to…

✍️ New Signing – Max Thompson

Northampton Town have signed Newcastle United goalkeeper Max Thompson on loan until the January transfer window.

Northampton 0 Stevenage 1

Boro’s first ever win at Sixfields came courtesy of Carl Piergianni’s scrappy late goal as Steve Evans’ side began life in the third tier with three well-deserved points. Cobblers hit…

Head 2 Head – Stevenage

We take a look at our past games with Stevenage and look at the Cobblers recorded against them. The Cobblers are undefeated in their last 11 matches against Stevenage in…

Opening Day Matches

We look back on our last Seven opening-day fixtures in the League. This season will see be our first game of the season. What do you think the result will…

Match Officials – Stevenage (H)

Lewis Smith has been appointed Match Referee for Saturday’s fixture, with Richard Morris and Samuel Fudge as Assistants, and Darren Drysdale as Fourth Official. Smith dished out 107 yellow cards…

Played for both – Stevenage

We take a look at some of the many players, past and present, who have represented both The Cobblers and Boro. Joel Byrom Cobblers: 2014-15 (loan) 2015-16 Boro: 2009 –…

✍️ New Signing – Tyreece Simpson

Northampton Town have signed striker Tyreece Simpson on a season long loan from Huddersfield Town. Simpson is a 6ft 1in, 21 year old front man who started his career with…

Manny Monthé

Surname: Monthe Forenames: Emmanuel Gaetan Nguemkam Birthdate: 26-Jan-1995 Birth Place: Cameroon Position: Central Defender FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup…

Tony Haskins 1935 -2023

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn about the passing of former player Tony Haskins. Tony Haskins came from a sporting family, his father was well-known…

NEW SIGNING – David Norman

Full name David Daniel Norman Date of birth May 31, 1998 (age 24) Place of birth Canada Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Position(s) Defender Senior career* Years Team…

D’Margio Wright-Phillips

Surname: Wright-Phillips Forenames: D’Margio Birthdate: 24-Sep-2001 Birth Place: Manchester Position: Winger — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos FA Cup Signed App Gls…

Tete Yengi

Name Tete Yengi Date of birth 28 November 2000 Place of birth Adelaide, Australia Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) Position Forward Season Club APPS GOALS 2019–2020 Adelaide Comets…

Referee Watch – Barrow

The man in the middle at the SO Legal Stadium will be Darren Drysdale. The Royal Air Force Sergeant will be assisted by Darren Williams and Graeme Fyvie. Darren Handley…

Will Hondermarck

Surname: Hondermarck Forenames: William Mbongo Desire Birthdate: 21-Nov-2000 Birth Place: Orleans, France Position: Midfielder — League — — FA Cup — Other Season Club Lgue Pos FA Cup Signed App…

Tom King

Surname: King Forenames: Thomas Lloyd Birthdate: 09-Mar-1995 Birth Place: Plymouth Position: Goalkeeper FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App…

Referee Watch – Rebecca Welch

Rebecca Welch has been confirmed as the referee for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two fixture between County and Northampton Town at Edgeley Park. She was promoted to the EFL later…

Barry Lines 1942-2023

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn about the passing of former player Barry Lines Barry Lines played for both Bletchley clubs as an amateur while…

Played For Both – Stockport County

Played for Both – Stockport County Mat Sadler (2003–2004) In November 2003, Sadler didn’t get much game time for Birmingham that season, so he came on a two month loan…

Management team re-sign

The Northampton Town management team of manager Jon Brady, assistant manager Coilin Calderwood, first team coach Marc Richards and goalkeeping coach James Alger have all signed new rolling contracts with…

REWIND – Stockport 2 Northampton 2

We go to Edgeley Park for the first time since 2011 on Saturday, last time we was there we drew 2-2 and here’s what the BBC said about the match…

Josh Harrop

Surname: Harrop Forenames: Joshua Andrew Birthdate: 15-Dec-1995 Birth Place: Stockport Position: Midfielder FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App…

Frank Rankmore

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former player Frank Rankmore. Frank was signed by Cardiff as an eighteen year old but after…

Tony Claypole

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of ex-player Tony Claypole. Tony, born in Weldon, played for the Cobblers from 1953 to 1962 making…

PREVIEW – Leyton Orient (A)

Founded: 1881 Nickname: The O’s League Honours: Division 3 South (1955/56), Division 3 (1969/70) There is some doubt over the foundation of Leyton Orient Football Club in their earliest history.…

PREVIEW – AFC Wimbledon (A)

Year Founded: 2002 Nickname: The Dons, The Wombles Major Honours: League Two Play-off winners : 2015–16 As so often in the Wimbledon story, it all came down to a penalty…

Derek Banks

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former Chairman Derek Banks. Banks came to England from India in 1960, a Watford Supporter. Neville…

PREVIEW – Doncaster (H)

Founded: 1879 Nickname: Donny/Rovers Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium (15,239 capacity) Honours: League One Champions 2012-13. Play-Off Winners: 2007-08 Division Three (North) Champions 1934-35, 1946-47, 1949-50. Runners-up (not promoted): 1937-38, 1938-39. In…

Sam Hoskins 300 Cobblers Appearances

Sam Hoskins joined the club on trial in 2015, before signing his first contract. He first man in over 20 years hit 300 games for the club and only the…

PREVIEW – Crawley (A)

Founded: 1896 Nicknames: The Reds; The Red Devils Major Honours: Conference (2010/11) Founded as Crawley Football Club in 1896, The Reds spent their formative years in the West Sussex League,…

PREVIEW – Hartlepool (H)

Founded: 1881 Nicknames: The Pool, The Monkey Hangers Born out of West Hartlepool Amateurs in 1881, the fledgling club graced the amateur game with reasonable success, before a name change…

REWIND – Wycombe 2018

CARABAO CUP FIRST ROUND Tuesday August 14th, 7.45pm Adams Park WYCOMBE WANDERERS 1(Randell Williams 50) NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1(Sam Hoskins 82) Attendance: 1,999 (427 away) Wycombe: Yves Ma-Kalambay, Michael Harriman, Sido…

PREVIEW – Wycombe (H)

In 1887, a group of furniture trade workers began a team to play matches together this led to meeting between them and the creation of Wycombe Wanderers FC. Wycombe were…

John Mackin 1943 -2022

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town are saddened to learn the passing of former defender John Mackin. John Mackin started his football career as a goalkeeper winning county caps 1960-62. He…

PREVIEW – Colchester (H)

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2022/23 Program

Northampton Town’s new look official matchday magazine, The Cobbler, returns for the visit of Colchester United on Saturday. This season it’s again a privilege to continue working with the club…

Opening Day Matches

We look back on our last Six opening day fixtures in the Leauge. This season will see Colchester be our first game of the season. What do you think the…

Played for Both – Colchester United

We take a look at a selection of players who have appeared for both Northampton Town and Colchester United. Scott McGleish Scott McGleish had two spells with the Cobblers, once…

Marc Leonard

Surname: Leonard Forenames: Marc Henry Birthdate: 19-Dec-2001 Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland Position: Midfielder FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed…

Cobblers Home Kit 22/23

Northampton Town are delighted to reveal the brand new 2022/23 home kit. The kit, voted for in a poll by supporters to choose a kit for the club’s 125th anniversary…

Summer Transfer Window 22/23

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Sam Sherring

Surname: Sherring Forenames: Sam Birthdate: 08-May-2000 Birth Place: Dorchester Position: Central Defender FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App…

Akinwale Odimayo

Surname: Odimayo Forenames: Akinwale Joseph Birthdate: 28-Nov-1999 Birth Place: Camden Position: Central Defende FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed…

Lee Burge

Surname: Burge Forenames: Lee Stephen Birthdate: 09-Jan-1993 Birth Place: Hereford Position: Goalkeeper FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App…

Good Luck Roberts

Goalkeeper Liam Roberts has signed for Championship side Middlesbrough. Roberts enjoyed a successful season with the Cobblers and Northampton Town manager Jon Brady says the club and player have parted…

Ryan Haynes

Surname: Haynes Forenames: Ryan Matthew Birthdate: 27-Sep-1995 Birth Place: Northampton Position: Full Back FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other — Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed…

Ben Fox

Surname: Fox Forenames: Benjamin Jake Birthdate: 01-Feb-1998 Birth Place: Derby Position: Midfielder FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App…

Danny Hylton

Surname: Hylton Forenames: Daniel Thomas Birthdate: 25-Feb-1989 Birth Place: Camden Position: Forward Leauge Fa Cup FA Cup Season Club Lgue Pos FA Date joined Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals…

Memorabilia Weekend

Northampton Town’s annual Open Day returns this year with some very special plans as part of the club’s 125th birthday celebrations. The club are inviting supporters who have any memorabilia…

Danny Rose

Full nameDaniel Antony RoseDate of birth10-Dec-1993Place of birthBarnsleyPositionForward LeagugeFA CupOtherSeasonClubLeague FA CupJoinedAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals2010/11Barnsley17th (Champ)R301-Mar-20110+1000002011/12Barnsley21st (Champ)R32+2000002012/13Barnsley21st (Champ)R60+810+11002013/14Barnsley23rd (Champ) (R)R31+2000002013/14Bury (L)12th (Lgue 2)R127-Mar-20140+6300002014/15Barnsley11th (Lgue 1)R31000002014/15Bury3rd (Lgue 2) (P)R215-Aug-201419+16102+10202015/16Bury16th (Lgue 1)R47+2153+111+102016/17Mansfield Town12th (Lgue 2)R101-Jul-201625+1290+101+312017/18Mansfield…

1996/97 – The Run In

Two games to go and next up was a trip to Layer Road to face Colchester United, where Cobblers boss Ian Atkins made only one change to the side that…

PREVIEW – Barrow (A)

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Referee Watch – Barrow

Ross Joyce will be the man in the middle for the Cobblers last League Two clash of the season against Barrow on Saturday. The Cleveland-based official has started his seventh…

Freddy Hall – 1985 – 2022

Freddy Hall – 1985 – 2022 Cobblers Past and Northampton Town football Club are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former goalkeeper Freddy Hall aged just 37. Freddy Played…

PREVIEW – Mansfield (A)

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2015 – The Cobblers 2 Luton 1

Northampton came from behind to beat fellow play-off chasers Luton, who have now lost six straight league games. Following a goalless first-half, Alex Lawless put the visitors ahead 39 seconds…

PREVIEW – Bristol Rovers (H)

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Tony Marchi

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town football club are saddened to learn the passing of former manager Tony Marchi. Tony was born in London, of Italian father and English mother, Was…

PREVIEW – Carlsile(A)

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NTFC 125 – Plaque

To mark the 125th birthday of Northampton Town Football Club, Chairman Kelvin Thomas unveiled a plaque at the Jekyll & Hyde pub on the Wellingborough Road in Northampton on Wednesday.…

NTFC 125 – Dave Bowen

We take a look at the one that took us to the top on the club’s 125th birthday.

NTFC 125 – Cliff Holton

We take a look at the club’s holder for scoring the most goals in a season on the club’s 125th birthday.

NTFC 125 – Josh Tomlinson

We take a look at the club’s youngest appearance holder on the club’s 125th birthday.

NTFC 125 – Peter Gleasure

We take a look at the club’s record holder for the most clean sheets on the club’s 125th birthday.

NTFC 125 – Jack English

We take a look at the club’s top goalscorer on the club’s 125th birthday.

NTFC 125 – Tommy Fowler

We take a look at the club’s top appearance maker on the club’s 125th birthday.

NTFC 125 – Walter Tull

Walter Tull Story Tull 100

NTFC 125 – Happy Birthday Cobblers!

The Story of the Football Club Stadiums Records

Cliff Holton

NAMECLIFFORD CHARLES HOLTONBORNHeadington, Oxford 29th. April 1929POSITIONCentre-ForwardJOINEDSeptember 1961DEBUTV Crystal Palace (3) 6th. September 1961 (32-130)FIRST GOALV Crystal Palace (3) 6th. September 1961 (32-130)LAST GOALV Wrexham (3) 24th. October 1962 (33-178)LAST…

Peter Gleasure

NAMEPETER FRANCIS GLEASUREBORN;Luton 8th. October 1960POSITION:GoalkeeperJOINEDMarch 1983DEBUT:V Scunthorpe (4) 20th. March 1983 (22-163)LAST GAMEV Leyton Orient (Lc) 20th. August 1991 (30-316)LEFTClose Season 1992HONOURSF.A. YOUTH CUP WINNERS 1978DIVISION FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL…

SYDNEY PUDEFOOT

NAME SYDNEY CHARLES PUDEFOOT BORN: West Ham 17th. October 1894 JOINED March 1935 LEFT; March 1937 HONOURS; ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL (2 caps)ENGLAND VICTORY INTERNATIONAL (3 caps)FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVESOUTHERN LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVEF. A.…

Legends return for 125

There will be plenty going on, with the highlight being a half-time introduction and lap of honour for around 15 to 20 playing legends of the club, representing teams from…

PREVIEW – Tranmere (H)

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Date of formation update

Northampton Town Football Club turn 125 years old next week, and preparations to mark the milestone are well under way. Among the events planned for the year are the special…

125 Game v Tranmere

A big crowd is expected at Sixfields on Saturday as Northampton Town take on Tranmere Rovers in the club’s 125th-anniversary game. A number of special events will be taking place…

PREVIEW – Walsall (H)

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Ryan Nolan

Full name Ryan Patrick Nolan Date of birth 17 February 1999 Place of birth Clare, Republic of Ireland Position Centre back Years Team Apps (Gls) 2019–2020 Arezzo 8 (0) 2020…

PREVIEW – Colchester United (H)

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PREVIEW – Port Vale (A)

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PREVIEW – Newport County (H)

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Played for both – Newport

Ben Tozer Utility player Ben Tozer originally signed for the Cobblers on loan from Newcastle United, making his debut in the League Cup win over Liverpool in 2010. He signed…

PREVIEW – Walsall (A)

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PREVIEW – Barrow (H)

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Louis Appéré

Full name Louis George P. Appéré Date of birth 26 March 1999 (age 22) Place of birth Perth, Scotland Position Forward League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Season Leauge Apps…

Berlyly Lubala

#DeadlineDay signing the Cobblers confirm the signing of attacker Beryly Lubala on loan from Blackpool until the end of the season.

Played for both – Barrow

We look at some of the players that have played for both the Cobblers and Barrow. Jacob Blyth Blyth began his career at his local non-league side Nuneaton Griff, where…

Alan Connell

NAMEALAN JOHN CONNELLBORN:Enfield 5th. February 1983POSITIONStrikerJOINED30th. January 2014DEBUTV Cheltenham (L2) 1. February 2014 ( 30-361)FIRST GOAL LAST GOAL LAST GAMEV Accrington Stanley (l2) 5th. April 2014 (31- 59)LEFT HONOURS:LEAGUE TWO…

Leon McSweeney

NAME LEON McSWEENEY BORN Cork, Ireland 19th. December 1983 POSITION Defender/Midfield JOINED 31st. January 2014 DEBUT V Cheltenham (L2) 1.2.2014 (30- 13) FIRST GOAL LAST GOAL LAST GAME V Dagenham…

On this Day – 30th January

1998 – the Cobblers 1 Wigan 1 – Division 3 The last game of the first month of the new year saw Wigan Athletic as the visitors to the County…

Lawson D’ath

NAMELAWSON MARC D’ATHBORNWitney, Oxon 24th. December 1992POSITIONMidfieldJOINED1st. July 2014DEBUTV Wolves (LC) 12th. August 2014 ( 21- 231)FIRST GOALV Wolves (LC) 12th. August 2014 ( 21- 231)LAST GOALV Luton (D2) 12th.…

PREVIEW – Salford (H)

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Joshua Eppiah

Full name Joshua Felix Okpoda Eppiah Date of birth 11 October 1998 (age 23) Place of birth Belgium Position(s) Forward Years Team Apps (Gls) 2020– Leicester City 0 (0) 2020–2021…

Played For Both: Salford City

We take a closer look at some of those who have played for both the Cobblers and the Ammies ahead of Saturday’s match Jordon Turnbull Jordan Turnbull signed a two-year…

Idris Kanu

The Cobblers have signed attacker Idris Kanu on loan from Peterborough United for the rest of the season.

2009 – The Cobblers 5 Crewe

Billy Clarke fired a hat-trick on his debut as Northampton romped to a 5-1 victory over Crewe. Billy Clarke fired a hat-trick on his debut as Northampton romped to their…

NAMEEMYR WYN HUWSBORN:Llanelli 30th. September 1993POSITION:MidfieldJOINED7th. October 2012DEBUTV Exeter City (2) 13th. October 2012 ( 19-13)FIRST GOAL LAST GOAL LAST GAMEV Aldershot 22nd December 2012 ( 19- 83)LEFT23rd. December 2012HONOURSWELSH…

PREVIEW – Sutton United (A)

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Jonathan Mitchell

Surname:MitchellForenames:Jonathan PhillipBirthdate:24-Nov-1994Birth Place:HartlepoolPosition:Goalkeeper FA-- League ----- FA Cup ------- Other ----SeasonClubLgue PosCupSignedAppGlsPenAppGlsPenAppGlsPen2012/13Newcastle Utd16th (Prem)R301-Jul-2012000000000(2012)Workington (L)(2013)Workington (L)2015/16Derby County5th (Champ)R401-Jul-20140001000002015/16Luton Town (L)11th (Lgue 2)R205-Mar-20165000000002016/17Derby County9th (Champ)R40001001002017/18Derby County6th (Champ)R30000002002018/19Oxford Utd (L)12th (Lgue 1)R313-Aug-201810000005002018/19Shrewsbury…

New Signing – Tyler Magloire

Northampton Town have signed Blackburn Rovers defender Tyler Magloire on loan for the rest of the season.

John Joe O’Toole

NAME:JOHN-JOSEPH (John-Joe) O’TOOLEBORN:Harrow 30th. September 1988POSITION:MidfieldSIGNED30TH. June 2014DEBUTV Mansfield T.(L2) 9th. August 2014 ( 25- 303)FIRST GOALV Exeter City (L2) 10.th January 2015 ( 26- 102)HONOURSREPUBLIC OF RELAND U-21 (5)LEAGUE…

Brendan Moloney

NAMEBRENDAN ANTHONY MOLONEYBORNBeaufort Killarney, 18th. January 1989POSITIONDefenderJOINED2nd. January 2015 (Loan)/ 21st. January permenantDEBUTV Southend (L2) 3rd. January 2015 ( 25- 350)FIRST GOALV York City (L2) 21st. February 2015 ( 26-…

ADEBAYO AKINFENWA

NAMEADEBAYO SAHEED AKINFENWABORN;Islington 10th. May 1982POSITION;StrikerSIGNED18th. January 2008/ 25th. May 2011DEBUTV Swindon (L1) 2nd. February 2008 ( 25- 268)FIRST GOALV Swindon (L1) 2nd. February 2008 (25-268)LAST GOAL V AFC Wimbledon…

John Marquis

NAMEJOHN EDWARD MARQUISBORN:Lewisham 16th. May 1992POSITIONStrikerJOINED11th. February 2014 (Loan)DEBUTV Torquay U. (L2) 12th. February 2016 ( 23-262)FIRST GOALV Burton Albion (L2) 12th.April 2016 ( 23-321)LAST GOAL v Luton Town (L2)…

Ash Taylor

Surname:TaylorForenames:Ashton JohnBirthdate:02-Sep-1990Birth Place:BromboroughPosition:Central Defender FA-- League ----- FA Cup ------- Other ----SeasonClubLgue PosCupSignedAppGlsPenAppGlsPenAppGlsPen2008/09Tranmere Rovers7th (Lgue 1)R224-Dec-20080+100000000(2008)Colwyn Bay (L)2009/10Tranmere Rovers19th (Lgue 1)R327+6105102+1002010/11Tranmere Rovers18th (Lgue 1)R123+3000001002011/12Tranmere Rovers12th (Lgue 1)R136+1201003202012/13Tranmere Rovers11th (Lgue 1)R344202001002013/14Tranmere…

January Transfer Window 21/22

All the ins and outs at the Cobblers and ex-Cobblers. Click on the tweet for more information and the player’s records. (Sign In or create a free account is required)…

Christopher Missilou

Surname:MissilouForenames:Christopher GaelBirthdate:18-Jul-1992Birth Place:Auxerre, FrancePosition:Midfielder FA-- League ----- FA Cup ------- Other ----SeasonClubLgue PosCupSignedAppGlsPenAppGlsPenAppGlsPen(2011)Auxerre816(2014)Evry111(2014)Brest241(2016)Montceau Bourgogne367(2017)L'Entente SSG6(2017)Le Puy-en-Velay2018/19Oldham Athletic14th (Lgue 2)R413-Jul-201840+2103003+2002019/20Oldham Athletic19th (Lgue 2)R227+3302002002020/21Northampton Town22nd (Lgue 1) (R)R127-Jul-202011+4101003+1002020/21Swindon Town23rd (Lgue 1) (R)R101-Feb-20218+3000000002021/22Newport…

Sutton United – Played for both

We look at a select few that have played for both the Cobblers and Sutton Ricky Korboa (Featured Image) Korboa, who can play out wide or as a central striker,…

🚗 Away Day Guide: Sutton United

For our first ever visit to Gander Green Lane, here is a helpful guide for those travelling. Stadium Name: VBS Community Stadium Capacity: 5,032 Year Opened: 1912 Record Attendance: 14,000…

PREVIEW – Forest Green Rovers (H)

📰 ᴍᴀᴛᴄʜ ᴘʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ❓Who are they? ⏪Last Time Out ⚽Last Time We Met 🔢Head to Head 👤Match Officials & More ⬇️ So much to read in our ᴍᴀᴛᴄʜ ᴘʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ make…

PLAYED FOR Both – Forest Green Rovers

We look at a few players that have played for both the Cobblers and Rovers. Jonny Maxted – Goalkeeper 27 year old Maxted started his career at Doncaster Rovers before…

2004 – Rotherham 1-2 Northampton

Northampton booked a money-spinning fourth-round FA Cup tie with Manchester United after coming from behind for a deserved win at Rotherham. Paul Hurst put Rotherham ahead when he clipped a…

Jordan Turnbull

NAME JORDAN ROBERT TURNBULLBORNTrowbridge, 30th. October 1994POSITIONCentral DefenderJOINED11th. January 2018DEBUTV Bradford City. (L1) 13.January 2018 (23-75)FIRST GOAL LAST GOAL LAST GAME LEFT HONOURSENGLAND U-19 INTERNATIONALENGLAND U-20 INTERNATIONALEFL CUP WINNERS 2017…

Chanka Zimba

Northampton Town have signed striker Chanka Zimba on loan from Cardiff City for the rest of the season. Name Chanka Zimba Born 29 December 2001 Position Centre-Forward Joined 6th Jan…

🎄Christmas Countdown – December 7

Counting down the days till Christmas this year we will be digging through the archives at some of the many Goals scored by the Cobblers and picking out a few…

PREVIEW – Exeter (A)

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

🎄Christmas Countdown – December 6

Counting down the days till Christmas this year we will be digging through the archives at some of the many Goals scored by the Cobblers and picking out a few…

🎄Christmas Countdown – December 5

Counting down the days till Christmas this year we will be digging through the archives at some of the many Goals scored by the Cobblers and picking out a few…

TIMETABLE OF EVENTS ANNOUNCED TO MARK CLUB’S 125TH BIRTHDAY IN 2022

125 PARTNERblob:https://cobblerspast.com/e79ab793-771d-4510-a4d9-2372d53b360c Northampton Town have announced a series of events that will take place in 2022 to mark the club’s 125th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the 1997 Wembley…

🎄 Christmas Countdown – December 3rd

Counting down the days till Christmas this year we will be digging through the archives at some of the many Goals scored by the Cobblers and picking out a few…

🎄 Christmas Countdown- December 2

Counting down the days till Christmas this year we will be digging through the archives at some of the many Goals scored by the Cobblers and picking out a few…

Christmas Countdown – December 1

Counting down the days till Christmas this year we will be digging through the archives at some of the many Goals scored by the Cobblers and picking out a few…

PREVIEW – Leyton Orient (H)

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

PREVIEW – Oldham

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

Mark Bunn

NAMEMARK JOHN BUNNBORNSouthgate 16th. November 1984POSITIONGoalkeeperJOINED8th. July 2004DEBUTV Queens Park Rangers (L.C.) 27th. August 2005 ( 20- 284)LAST GAMEV Bolton Wanderers (LC) 26th. August 2008 ( 23- 283)LEFT1st. September 2008HONOURS…

PREVIEW -Cambridge (FA Cup Replay)

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

Ron Flowers MBE

Everyone at Northampton Town Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Cobblers player/manager Ron Flowers MBE. Ron was awarded an MBE in the 2021 New…

FRED WALDEN

Ahead of Remembrance Day, we are taking a look at former Northampton Town players who served in the military during the First or Second World War… Legend has it that…

Harry Springthorpe

Ahead of Remembrance Day, we are taking a look at former Northampton Town players who served in the military during the First or Second World War… Harry Springthorpe was one…

George Reilly

NAMEGEORGE GERARD REILLYBORNBellshill, Scotland 14th. September 1957POSITIONForwardJOINEDJune 1976DEBUTV Wrexham (3) 1st. October 1976 (19-17)FIRST GOALV York City (3) 16th. April 1977 (19-214)LAST GOALV Bradford City (4) 10th. October 1979 (22-26)LAST…

FA CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW

The winners of the Emirates FA Cup first round replay between Cambridge United and Northampton Town will face a home tie against either Bradford City or Exeter City in the…

2016 – NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1 WEST HAM UNITED UNDER 21S 1

The Cobblers concluded their Checkatrade Trophy involvement with a home game against West Ham United under 21s. With both sides unable to qualify from the group, boss Rob Page made…

George Huntley Badenoch

Ahead of Remembrance Day, we are taking a look at former Northampton Town players who served in the military during the First or Second World War… The Scottish international John…

Chris Wilder

NAME CHRISTOPHER JOHN WILDER BORN; Stockbridge 23rd. September 1967 POSITION: Full-Back JOINED 6th. November 1998 (Loan) DEBUT V Colchester (D2) 10th. November 1998 (31- 48) LAST GAME V Colchester (D2)…

PREVIEW -Cambridge (FA Cup)

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

2018 – Northampton 2 Fulham u21 0

The group stage of the Checkatrade Trophy came to a conclusion at the PTS Academy Stadium on Tuesday night with the Cobblers knowing a win by two or more goals…

2016 – Northampton Town v Harrow Borough

Cobblers: Adam Smith, Brendan Moloney, David Buchanan, Zander Diamond, Gabriel Zakuani, Jak McCourt (sub John-Joe O’Toole 47), Matt Taylor, Paul Anderson (sub Alfie Potter 81), Sam Hoskins, JJ Hooper, Marc…

VOTE FOR OUR 125TH SEASON HOME KIT!

Northampton Town are asking supporters to vote for their choice for the club’s 125th anniversary season home kit. 2022/23 will be the club’s 125th season, and working with the supporters…

A look back at our first best-ever start in the FA Cup

As our FA Cup campaign draws to a start we look at the first time the Cobblers reached the Fifth round in 1934. Down below are listed the five games…

Referee Watch – Martin Coy

The County Durham-based official will travel to the Sixfields Stadium for his 11th game of the season to take charge of the Cobblers first round FA Cup tie v league…

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Josh Tomlinson becomes the Club’s youngest ever player overtaking Ivan Toney. 15-year old centre-back Josh Tomlinson became the youngest player ever to represent Northampton Town as boss Jon Brady named…

Referee Watch – Christopher Pollard

The Bury St Edmunds-based official will continue his second campaign as an EFL referee. The current campaign is Pollard’s second in the EFL following his promotion to the National List…

Stat debrief – Carlisle United

A game that I missed created many stats. So I’ve collated them all together for this little debrief of stats after yesterday’s fantastic win over Carlisle. Paul Lewis scored the…

2017 – Northampton 1 Blackpool 0

KY BET LEAGUE 1 Saturday October 28th, 2.00pm Sixfields NORTHAMPTON TOWN 1Sam Hoskins 20 BLACKPOOL 0 Attendance: 5,213 (371 away supporters) Cobblers: Matt Ingram, Shaun McWilliams, David Buchanan, Ash Taylor,…

2012 – Northampton 2 Port Vale 0

Alex Nicholls suffered a broken leg in scoring as Northampton ended 10-man Port Vale’s seven-game unbeaten run. Nicholls pounced on Rob Taylor’s back pass and rounded keeper Chris Neal to…

PREVIEW -Tranmere

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

PREVIEW -Stevenage

The Cobblers take on Stevenage at Sixfields Stadium in match day 19 of the 2021/22 season. Here's all you need to know ahead of the match. - Cobblers Past.

Alex Revell

NAMEALEXANDER DAVID ‘ALEX’ REVELLBORNCambridge England 7th. July 1983POSITIONStrikerJOINED1st. July 2016DEBUTv Fleetwood (L1) 6.August 2016) ( 33- 30)FIRST GOALv Charlton (L1) 13th. August 2016 (33-37)LAST GOALV Southend (L1) 6th. January 2018…

FA Cup Round One Draw

The draw for the first round proper of the Emirates FA Cup will take place on Sunday. The draw will be broadcast live on ITV and Northampton Town are ball…

PREVIEW – Mansfield

Founded: 1897 Nicknames: The Stags Honours: Fourth Division (1974/75), Third Division (1976/77), EFL Trophy (1986/87) Home Kit: SURRIDGE SPORTS Yellow shirt with blue chevroned shirt, blue shorts and yellow socks.…

PREVIEW – Hartlepool (A)

Founded: 1881 Nicknames: The Pool, The Monkey Hangers Home Kit: O’NEILLS Blue and white stripes, blue shorts, blue socks Away Kit: O’NEILLS Red and black stripes, black shorts, black socks…

PREVIEW – Sutton United

Sutton United FC was formed on 5 March 1898 when a meeting of two leading local clubs, Sutton Association and Sutton Guild Rovers, decided that they should join forces. The…

2012 Burton Albion 3 Northampton 3

Northampton rescued a point in a thrilling draw against Burton. Calvin Zola’s shot put the hosts in front and Kelvin Langmead turned Billy Kee’s cross in to his own net…

Kevan Broadhurst

NAMEKEVAN BROADHURSTBORNDewsbury 3rd. June 1959POSITION: DefenderJOINED27th. September 2001hes6th. January 2003HONOURS SEASONCLUBDIV.POS.LEAGUEF.A.CUPLGE. CUP 1976-77BIRMINGHAM C 113 2 1 1977-78BIRMINGHAM C. 111 9 1 1978-79BIRMINGHAM C. 12113 (3) 111 1979-80BIRNINGHAM C. 2…

PREVIEW – Salford City

Founded: 1940 (as Salford Central) Nickname: The Ammies Honours: National League North (2017/18), National League Play-Offs (2018/19), Papa John’s Trophy (2020*) *Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Final was played 13,…

2016 – Northampton 1 Manchester United 3

Manchester United rolled into town as the Cobblers took on Jose Mourinho’s side in the third round of the EFL Cup. Having beaten higher league opposition in Barnsley and West…

PREVIEW – Swindon Town

Founded: 1897 Nickname: The Robins Honours: League Cup Winners 1969, Third Division Champions 1995-96 The team turned professional in 1894 and joined the Southern League which was founded in the…

PREVIEW – Newport County

Following the sad demise of Newport County in February 1989, a new club, Newport AFC, was created by a group of County supporters three months later. The intention was to…

Marlon Jackson

NAMEMARLON MICHAEL JACKSONBORN;Bristol 6th. December 1980POSITIONStrikerJOINED11th. September 2011 (on loan)DEBUTV AFC Wimbledon (L2) 13,.September 2011 ( 20- 281)FIRST GOALV Macclesfield (L2) 17. September 2011 ( 20-298)LAST GOALV Macclesfield (L2) 17.…

STEPHEN GUINAN

NAME STEPHEN ANTHONY GUINAN BORN; Birmingham 24th. December 1975 POSITION: Striker JOINED 26th. May 2009 DEBUT V Macclesfield (L2) 8th. August 2009 ( 33- 227) FIRST GOAL V Accrington (L2)…

PREVIEW – Forest Green Rovers

Forest Green Rovers Football Club is a professional football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England. The team competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and have played…

PREVIEW – Scunthopre

Founded: 1899 Nickname: The Ion Honours: Football League Trophy Runners-up: 2009 Scunthorpe the town did not develop until around the 1880’s, when the steel industry began growing. The population of…

Dominic Revan

Name Dominic Revan Born 19 September 2000 Position Central Defender Joined 31st August 2021 Debut 5/10/21 – H Walsall 1-1 Season Club Lgue Pos FA Cup Signed Apps GlS 2019…

PREVIEW – Crawley Town

rawley Town FC was formed in 1896 and played their formative years in the West Sussex and Mid Sussex Leagues at a variety of grounds in and around the town.…

PREVIEW – AFC Wimbledon

Year Founded: 2002 Nickname: The Dons, The Wombles Major Honours: League Two Play-off winners : 2015–16 As so often in the Wimbledon story, it all came down to a penalty…

2016 – The Cobblers 2 West Brom 2

League One Northampton Town came from behind to beat Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on penalties in the EFL Cup second round. Zander Diamond put the Cobblers ahead when…

PREVIEW – Rochdale

Founded: 1907 Nickname: The Dale Honours: Football League Third Division North: Runners–up: 1923–24, 1926–27 The present Rochdale AFC was formed following a public meeting convened by Mr. Harvey Rigg and…

2013 – The Cobblers 3 Rochdale 1

Northampton climbed back into the League Two play-off places with a hard-fought 3-1 victory at home to Rochdale. Rochdale started well at Sixfields, with Andrew Tutte forcing Lee Nicholls into…

Tony Barton

NAME:ANTHONY EDWARD BARTONBORN;Sutton, Surrey 1937POSITION:WingerJOINEDJuly 1984LEFT:April 1985HONOURS:ENGLAND SCHOOLBOY INTERNATIONAL (1 cap)ENGLAND YOUTH INTERNATIONAL (5 caps)DIVISION 3 CHAMPIONSHIP (Portsmouth) 1962EUROPEAN CUP (as manager) Aston Villa 1982EUROPEAN SUPER CUP (as manager) Aston…

Gabor Gyepes

NAMEGABOR GYEPESBORNBudapest , Hungary 26th. June 1981POSITIONCentral defenderJOINED25th. January 2008DEBUTV Yeovil (L1) 12th. February 2008 ( 26- 231)LAST GAMEV M.K. Dons (L1) 16th. August 2008 ( 27- 51)LEFT19th. August 2008HONOURS:HUNGARIAN…

Charlie Goode

NAMECHARLES JAMES GOODEBORNWatford 3rd. August 1995POSITIONCentre HalfSIGNED31st. January 2019 (Loan)DEBUTV Colchester (L2) 2,February 2019 FIRST GOALV Bradford (L2) 7,September 2019 LAST GOALV Grimsby (L2) 29, February 219LAST GAMEV Exeter (L2…

OTD 2018-Northampton 2 Cambridge 2

Kevin van Veen put the home side ahead on two separate occasions in the second half but both times the visitors fought back to snatch a point. The first half…

Matt Grimes

NAMEMATTHEW JACOB GRIMESBORN:Exeter, 15th. July 1995POSITION:MidfieldSIGNED18th. August 2017 (Loan(DEBUTv Charlton (L1) 19th. August 2017 (22-33)FIRST GOALV Gillingham (L1) 21.October 2017 (22- 131)LAST GOALV Oldham Athletic (L1) 5th. April 2018 (22-…

Cobblers could make it the best start in 30 years.

Jon Brady’s side has won all three of their first games. With that 1-0 opening day win at Sixfields against Port Vale thanks to Benny Ashley Seals goal but an…

PREVIEW – Coventry City

Founded: 1883 Nickname: The Sky Blues Honours: FA CupWinners: 1986–87 Football League CupSemi-finalists: 1980–81, 1989–90 FA Charity ShieldRunners-up: 1987 Workers from the Singer’s Bicycle Works formed together into a football…

Kion Etete

Name Kion Etete Born 28-Nov-2001 (Derby) Position Forward Joined 2nd August 2021 Debut Season Club Lgue Pos FA Cup Signed Apps GlS 2018 – 2019 Notts County 23rd (Lgue 2)…

Aaron McGowan

Northampton Town have signed defender Aaron McGowan on a 2 year contract. Name Aaron McGowan Born 24 July 1996 (Liverpool) Position Rightback Joined 12th July 2021 Debut Season Club Lgue…

Jonny Maxted

Northampton Town have signed former Exeter City goalkeeper Jonny Maxted on a one year contract with effect from July 1st. Name Jonathan James Maxted Born 26 October 1993 Position Goalkeeper…

Jon Guthrie

Northampton Town have signed central defender Jon Guthrie on a 2 year contract following his departure from Livingston. Name Jonathan Neil Guthrie Born 29 July 1992 Position Defender Joined July…

Carabo Cup Round One – Coventry

The Cobblers will face Coventry City at the Rico Arena In the first round of the Carabo Cup 2021/22. This will be our first meeting with Coventry since 2017 when…

A look back at Boxing Day Fixtures

We take a look back the Cobblers Boxing Day fixtures. 2019/20 – Crawley 4 Northampton 0 After the match got the go-ahead following two pitch inspections, Crawley started on the…

A look at the Cobblers Opening games.

We look back on our last five opening day fixtures in the Leauge. This season will see Port Vale be our first game of the season. What do you think…

Cobblers Fixture List

The Northampton Town 2021/22 fixtures have been released and can be seen here! The Cobblers will start the 2021/22 Sky Bet League 2 season with a visit from Port Vale.…

Jordan Flores

Northampton Town have signed midfielder Jordan Flores on a season long loan from Hull City. Name Jordan Michael Flores Born 04-Oct-1995 Position Midfielder Joined July 1st 2021 Debut Season Club…

Liam Roberts

Northampton Town have signed goalkeeper Liam Roberts in a transfer from Walsall. Name Liam Joseph Roberts Born 24-Nov-1994 Position Goalkeeper Joined July 1st 2021 Debut Season Club Lgue Pos FA…

Carabao Cup Draw

The Carabao Cup Round One draw will take place live on Sky Sports at 3.40pm on Thursday 24th June. A total of 35 fixtures will be drawn for Round One,…

Papa John’s Trophy – Group D

Northampton Town have been drawn with Forest Green Rovers and Walsall in Group D of the Southern area draw for the Papa John’s Trophy. Thursday’s draw saw Brighton & Hove…

Cheltenham Town 0 Northampton Town 3

Northampton Town produced a pulsating fightback to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg and stun Cheltenham Town to reach the League Two play-off final. Seemingly with it all…

Sky Bet League Two Season 2021/22

Barrow AFCAfter a 48-year absence from the EFL, the Bluebirds returned in-style as they managed to secure their league status under caretaker manager Rob Kelly. At the end of the…

Colin Calderwood

NAME COLIN CALDERWOOD BORN Stranraer, Scotland 20th. January 1965 POSITION: Defender JOINED: October 2003 LEFT May 2006 HONOURS SCOTLANLAND INTERNATIONAK CAPS (36)DIVISION 4 CHAMPIONSHIP 1986 (Swindon) SEASON CLUB DIV. POS.…

Summer Signings

Summer Signing Number 1 - Nicke Kabamba Read profile here Summer Signing Number 2 - Mitch Pinnock Read profile here Summer Signing Number 3 - Paul Lewis Read profile here…

Dylan Connolly

Northampton Town have signed Dylan Connolly on a 2 year deal effective from July 1st after the Dublin born winger rejected a new contract at SPL side St Mirren. Name…

Paul Lewis

Northampton Town have signed midfielder Paul Lewis from Tranmere Rovers on a 2 year contract with effect from July 1st. Name Paul James Lewis Born 17 December 1994 Position Central…

Mitch Pinnock

Northampton Town have signed winger Mitch Pinnock on a 2 year contract with effect from July 1st after Pinnock turned down the offer of a new contract with Kilmarnock. Name…

Nicke Kabamba

Northampton Town have signed striker Nicke Kabamba on a 2 year deal after he left Kilmarnock. Name Nicke Kabamba Born 1st February 1993 Position Forward Joined June 2nd 2021 Debut…

NEW CONTACT- Scott Pollock

Midfielder Scott Pollock has signed a new contract to stay with Northampton Town. The 20 year old who has come through the club’s Football & Education programme and academy has…

In memory of Lee Collins

The former clubs of Lee Collins have launched a Crowdfunder UK campaign to support the family of Lee following his tragic passing in April. This is an appeal that Northampton…

2016 Portsmouth 1 The Cobblers 2

League Two champions Northampton Town won their final game of the season against play-off contenders Portsmouth. The Cobblers took the lead when Nicky Adams crossed in for Jack Whatmough to…

2008- Sunderland 2 The Cobblers 2 (aet)

Sunderland survived a major scare before beating Northampton on penalties to reach the Carling Cup fourth round. Colin Larkin’s low finish put the Cobblers ahead after 20 minutes and Luke…

2013 – Cheltenham 0 The Cobblers 1

Luke Guttridge’s spectacular volley booked Northampton Town a spot in the League Two play-off final. Cobblers goalkeeper Lee Nicholls saved Marlon Pack’s 15th-minute penalty after Ben Tozer was adjudged to…

2019 – Oldham 2 The Cobblers 5

Northampton ended the season in style as they came from behind to earn a crushing victory at mid-table rivals Oldham. Andy Williams scored a brace for the Cobblers, who recorded…

2014 – The Cobblers 3 Oxford 1

BBC Sports take on the great escape back in 2014. Chris Wilder led Northampton Town to victory over his former club Oxford United to complete their remarkable escape from League…

Remembering Flash

On the 3rd of May 2009, the Cobblers top appearance maker passed away . Tommy may never have played for Northampton Town had he not been wounded on active service…

Thomas Fowler

NAMETHOMAS FOWLER (Flash)BORNPrescott, Lancashire, 16. December 1924POSITIONOutside-LeftJOINEDApril 1945DEBUTV West Bromwich Albion (war-League) 17.March 1945 (20-91)FIRST GOALV Derby County (War-League) 21. April 1945 (20-126)LAST GOALV Peterborough United (D4) 8. October 1960…

PREVIEW – Gillingham (A)

Founded: 1893 Nicknames: The Gills Honours: Division 4 (1963/64), League 2 (2012/13) Home Kit: MACRON Blue shirt with white trim, blue shorts and socks Away Kit: MACRON Red shirt with…

#OnThisDay in 2012 Hereford 0 The Cobblers 0

Northampton fought out a goalless draw against struggling Hereford at Edgar Street to secure their League Two safety. It took a goal-line clearance from skipper Clarke Carlisle to hold on…

PREVIEW – Ipswich Town (H)

Founded: 1878 Nickname: The Tractor men Honours: Division One Winners 1961/62 FA Cup Winners 1977-78 UEFA Cup winners 1980-81 Ipswich Town were formed as an amateur club in 1878, but…

PREVIEW – Peterborough (A)

Peterborough United formed in 1934 and joined the Midland League. Having won the Midland League title for five consecutive seasons from 1955–56, they were elected into the Football League in…

PREVIEW – Bristol Rovers (H)

Year Founded: 1883 Nickname: The Gas Major Honours: Football League Third Division: Champions: 1 1989–90 Football League Two play-offs: Winners: 1 2007 Bristol Rovers were formed, as the Black Arabs,…

Martin Smith

NAMEMARTIN GEOFFREY SMITHBORNSunderland 13th. November 1974POSITIONMidfieldJOINED7th. August 2003DEBUTV Torquay (3) 9th. August 2003 ( 28- 269)FIRST GOALV Darlington (3) 22nd. August 2003 (28- 282)LAST GOALV Oxford (3) 22nd. April 2006…

PREVIEW – Hull City (A)

Year Founded: 1904 Nickname: The Tigers Major Honours: FA Cup: Runners-up: 2014 Third Division: Champions: 1965/66 Hull City was founded in 1904, playing friendly games at The Boulevard (the home…

Played for Both – Hull City

Steve Terry Steve the son of an England Amateur International, spent nine seasons as a full time professional at Watford helping them into division one and winning an F.A. cup…

Our last visit to the KCOM

10th April 2004 – Hull City 2 Cobblers 3 On this day in 2004 the Cobblers travelled to the K.C Stadium to face Hull City in front of a 18,017…

PREVIEW – Shrewsbury (H)

Year Founded: 1886 Nickname: The Shrews Major Honours: Football League Third Division (third tier) champions 1979 Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English professional football club in based in Shrewsbury…

Lee Collins

Northampton Town Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former defender Lee Collins. 32 year old Lee made 86 appearances for the club between February 2013…

Played for Both – Shrewsbury

Ivan Toney Toney made his way through the Cobblers academy in 2012 making over 50 appearances scoring 11 goals before being sold to Newcastle where he went out on loan…

PREVIEW – AFC Wimbledon (A)

Year Founded: 2002 Nickname: The Dons, The Wombles Major Honours: League Two Play-off winners : 2015–16 As so often in the Wimbledon story, it all came down to a penalty…

Last 6 meetings with AFC Wimbledon

2020 – The Cobblers 2 AFC Wimbledon 2 A flying start saw the Dons take the lead after just 20 seconds when Cian Bolger lost possession just outside the penalty…

Played for both – AFC Wimbledon

Adebayo Akinfenwa On 18 January 2008 Akinfenwa signed a deal with the Cobblers until the end of the 2007-2008season. He made his debut against Swindon Town, where he came off…

#OnThisDay The Cobblers 3 Swindon 4

PREVIEW – Oxford (H)

Year Founded: 1893 Nickname: The U’s or The Yellows Major Honours: Football League Cup: 1985-86, League Division Three: 1967-68 and 1983-84, League Division Two: 1984-85. In 1893, a meeting was…

Last 6 Meetings with Oxford

Ahead of Tuesday nights game v Oxford we have a look at the past 6 matches between the two clubs. 15/12/20 – Oxford 4 The Cobblers 0 Both sides wore…

Played for Both – Oxford United

Ahead of Tuesday nights game v Oxford we have a look at a selection of players that have played for both clubs. Ricky Holmes On 2 January 2015, Holmes joined…

#OnThisDay Morecambe 1 The Cobblers 1

Northampton picked up an important point in their fight for safety as they battled to a 1-1 draw with Morecambe at the Globe Arena. The Cobblers looked set for a…

Trevor Morley

NAMETREVOR WILLIAM MORLEY (Tricky)BORNNottingham 20th. March 1961POSITIONForwardJOINEDMay 1985DEBUTV Burnley (4) 17th. August 1985 (24-150)FIRST GOALV Burnley (4) 17th. August 1985 (24-150)LAST GOALV Notts C. (3) 7th. January 1988 (26-295)LAST GAMEV…

PREVIEW – Crewe Alexandra (H)

Year Founded: 1877 Nickname: The Railwaymen Honours: Football League Trophy: 2012-13 Crewe Alexandra were founded in 1877, as they look to create a separate organisation to Crewe Cricket Club. They…

Last 6️⃣ meetings with Crewe

12/12/20 – Crewe 2 Cobblers 1 The home faithful saw the Alex get off to the worst possible start as they were caught out by a quick free-kick from which…

Played for Both – Crewe Alexandra

Vadaine Oliver Oliver signed for Crewe in June 2013 on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee from Lincoln City. He made his debut as an 89th minute substitute in…

Warren Hawke

NAME WARREN ROBERT HAWKE BORN Durham 20th. September 1970 POSITION Forward JOINED 19th. March 1993 (Loan) DEBUT V Darlington (3) 20th. March 1993 ( 22-181) FIRST GOAL V Bury (3)…

#OnThisDay Northampton 4 Swansea 2

Northampton maintained their late charge for the play-offs with a fine victory over leaders Swansea. Poul Hubertz put the hosts ahead from close range before Alan Tate turned Daniel Jones’s…

RON NEWMAN

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are deeply saddened to learn the passing of former player Ron Newman last month. Ron Newman made his debut for the Cobblers eighteen…

Sam Hoskins 300 senior career appearances.

On Saturday in the 0-0 draw with Doncaster Rovers, Sam Hoskins made his 300th Senior appearance. Hoskins started his footballing career at Southampton in 2005 however never made a senior…

OnThisDay The Cobblers 3 Cambridge 0

A Saturday afternoon game at the County Ground in Dickson four. The Cobblers saw a small crows of 5,352. The game saw the Cobblers make 2 changes from the side…

Gwyn Hughes

NAME GWYN THOMAS HUGHES BORN Blaenau Festiniog 7. May 1922 POSITION Utility JOINED August 1944 DEBUT V Port Vale (War-League) 30. September 1944 (22-146) FIRST GOAL V Leicester C. (War-League)…

Mark Heeley

NAMEMARK DAVID HEELEYBORNPeterborough 8th. September 1959POSITIONWingerJOINED13th. March 1980DEBUTV Torquay U. (4) 18th. March 1980 (20-191)FIRST GOALV Aldershot (4) 21st. October 1980 (21-43)LAST GOALV Rochdale (4) 15th. May 1982 (22- 248)LAST…

PREVIEW – Doncaster (A)

Founded: 1879 Nickname: Donny/Rovers Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium (15,239 capacity) Honours: League One Champions 2012-13. Play-Off Winners: 2007-08 Division Three (North) Champions 1934-35, 1946-47, 1949-50. Runners-up (not promoted): 1937-38, 1938-39. In…

Last 3️⃣ meetings Doncaster

Ahead of Saturday visit to Doncaster we look at our last there meetings. 05/12/20 – The Cobblers 0 Doncaster 2 The Cobblers had a mountain to climb following Shaun McWilliams’…

Played for both – Doncaster

Ahead of Saturdays game v Doncaster we look at some of the players who have played for both. Stuart Robertson Stuart joined Doncaster from Nottingham Forest where he signed when…

#OnThisDay Northampton 3 Nottingham Forest 3

A Saturday afternoon game in Division one in 1966 at the county ground saw Nottingham Forest the visitors. The game saw a county ground crowd of 18,670. The Cobblers side…

Steve Terry

NAMESTEVE GRAHAM TERRYBORNClapton 14th. June 1962POSITION;Central defenderJOINED:12th. March 1990DEBUT;V Wigan (3) 13th. March 1990 (27-272)FIRST GOAL;V Birmingham (3) 20th. March 1990 (27-279)LAST GOALV Mansfield (3) 12th. October 1993 (31-120)LAST GAMEV…

#OnThisDay in 2014 Exeter 0 Northampton 1

Northampton closed the gap on Exeter to just three points at the bottom of League Two courtesy of a 1-0 win at St James Park.Substitute Ian Morris scored the only…

COBBLERS IN MANAGEMENT

It seems that Northampton Town players do not take the route to management as regularly as some players do. Going back to the dark ages few ex-Cobblers went into the…

Ray Warburton joins the legends at work.

Another Cobblers legend joins Jon Brady’s coaching staff, Wembley winning skipper Ray Warburton joins on a voluntary basis. The popular former defender, who captained the Cobblers to victory in the…

Ray Warburton

NAMERAYMOND WARBURTONBORN;Rotherham 7th. October 1967POSITION;Central defenderJOINED4th. February 1994 (Loan)/ 24th. June 1994 (Permanent)DEBUTV Carlisle (3) 5th. February 1994 (26-121)FIRST GOALV Darlington (3) 26th. March 1994 (26- 170)LAST GOALV Notts County…

#OnThisDay – Chris Wilder was named the Sky Bet League 2 Manager of the Month for February

Northampton Town manager Chris Wilder has been named the Sky Bet League 2 Manager of the Month for February, a second successive Sky Bet Manager of the Month award for…

Phillip Chard

NAMEPHILLIP JOHN CHARDBORN:Corby 16th. October 1960POSITION;UtilityJOINED19th. August 1985 / 26th. October 1989DEBUTV Peterborough (Lge cup) 21st. August 1985 (24-309)FIRST GOALV Peterborough (Lge Cup) 3rd. September 1985 (24-322)LAST GOALV Carlisle (3)…

Looking Back 1987/88 – Part Four

Cobblers Soccerline, a new telephone information service for Northampton supporters, was launched on December 1. An updated daily message of news, views and interviews from the County Ground became available…

OnThisDay March 10

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Andy Woodman

NAMEANDREW JOHN WOODMANBORN;Camberwell 1st. July 1969POSITIONGoalkeeperJOINED10th. March 1995DEBUTV Rochdale (3) 11th. March 1995 (25-253)LAST GAME V Colchester (2) 10th. November 1999 (30- 132)LEFT22nd. January 1999HONOURSDIVISION THREE CHAMPIONSHIP MEDAL 1999APPEARANCES197GOALS SEASONCLUBDIV.POS.LEAGUEF.A.CUPLGE.…

Scott McGleish

NAME;SCOTT McGLEISHBORNBarnet 10th. February 1974POSITION;StrikerJOINED8th. July 2004 / 28th. October 2008 (Loan)DEBUTV Swansea (2) 7th. August 2004 (30-178)FIRST GOALV Swansea (2) 7th. August 2004 (30-178)LAST GOALV Scunthorpe (1) 13th. December…

Storylines Charlton

✅✅✅ The Cobblers are looking to get the third win back to back. After 2 back to back wins at the PTS Academy stadium. After a 2-0 win over Plymouth…

OnThisDay Northampton 2 Accrington 0

Both goals came in the first half at Sixfields, where Chris Hackett broke the deadlock with his sixth goal of the campaign before Roy O’Donovan put Northampton firmly in control.…

LAST 5️⃣ MEETINGS CHARLTON

24/11/20 – The Cobblers 0 Charlton 2 Substitute Darren Pratley broke the deadlock shortly after half-time and then Jack Sowerby’s own goal confirmed a fourth defeat in five League One…

PREVIEW – Charlton (A)

Founded: 1905 Nickname: the Addicks Honours: FA Cup Winners 1947, 1999/00 Division One – champions 2011/12 League One – champions It all began close to the River Thames in East…

Played for both – Charlton

Ahead of Tuesdays game v Charlton we look at some players that have played for Both Charlton and The Cobblers. Mark Marshall (Header Image) In June 2017, Marshall signed a…

#OnThisDay Northampton 1 Swindon 0

Andy King almost comes to blows with Northampton caretaker manager Martin Wilkinson, as his side goes down to the relegation threatened Cobblers.

#OnThisDay Bristol Rovers 0 Northampton 2

Saturday 7th March saw the Cobblers visit the Memorial Ground to face Bristol Rovers in Division 2. This was the Cobbler’s first game at the Memorial ground, which ended in…

#OnThisDay Last Game before the world went crazy

Northampton Town 1 vs Mansfield Town 2 Sky Bet League Two. 3:00pm, Saturday 7th March 2020. PTS Academy Stadium Attendance5,666. Forward Sam Hoskins was sent off for Cobblers after just…

On This Day – 6th March

In Todays match day program we look at things that have happened on this day. View todays match program here. 1897 – Northampton Town Football club was born. Northampton Town…

PREVIEW – Portsmouth (H)

Founded: 1898 Nickname: Pompey Honours: Football League First Division (first tier) Champions: 1948/49, 1949/50 Football League First Division (second tier) Champions: 2002/03 Football League Third Division (third tier) Champions: 1923/24,…

Last 6️⃣ meetings with Portsmouth

Ahead of Saturdays game we look at the last six meetings between the two clubs. 27/10/20 Portsmouth 4 The Cobblers 0 Ronan Curtis and Marcus Harness were also on target…

Special 125 anniversary kit

We are delighted that the club have worked with hummel to create a special 125 year anniversary kit. The shirt will have season ticket holders for this season (if applied)…

Played For Both – Portsmouth

Ahead of Saturdays game we look at some of the players that have played for both the Cobblers and Portsmouth. Matt Taylor Matt joined Portsmouth from Luton Town in 2002.…

#OnThisDay The Cobblers 2 Leeds 1

Saturday March 5th 1966 saw Leeds United the visitors to the County Ground which saw a crowd of 21,548. The Cobblers side saw 1 change from the side that beat…

REWIND – The Cobblers 1 Portsmouth 0 2015

A solitary first-half goal from Ricky Holmes earned in-form Northampton a 1-0 victory over his former club Portsmouth. Holmes broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when the former Pompey…

GIVEAWAY – Dave Bowen Book

To celebrate World Book Day 2021, Cobblers Past is giving away a copy of the Dave Bowen Book to one lucky Cobblers fan. Here’s what you need to do. Follow…

Brady and Co to the end of the season

Chairman Kelvin Thomas has confirmed that Jon Brady will continue as caretaker manager of the Cobblers until the end of the season. The Chairman, was says he has been impressed…

#OnThisDay Carlisle United 2 The Cobblers 1

A Saturday afternoon trip to Brunton Park in Division 3. The Cobblers side saw 3 changes from the Side that beat Lincoln 3-1 a week prior. Burns returns at Harmon’s…

George Hudson

NAMEGEORGE ANTHONY HUDSONBORNManchester 14th. March 1937POSITIONCentre-ForwardJOINED 3rd March 1966 DEBUTV Leeds United (1) 5th. March 1966 (28-356)FIRST GOALV Leeds United (1) 5th. March 1966 (28-356)LAST GOALV Sunderland (1) 25th. April…

Lloyd Jones 100th Career appearances

Lloyd Jones made his 100th career appearance on Tuesday night in the Cobblers 2-0 win over Plymouth Argle. Lloyd has played for 7 clubs in those 100 appearances. He made…

Ryan Watson

NAMERYAN JAMES WATSONBORN;Crewe, Cheshire 7th. July 1993POSITIONCentral MidfieldJOINED1st September 2014 (Loan)1st July 2019DEBUTV Dagenham & Redbridge (L2) 6th. September 2014 ( 21-61)V Walsall (L2) 3rd August 2019 FIRST GOALV Colchester…

Shaun McWilliams 100 Cobblers Appearances.

McWilliams made his 100th Cobblers appearance v Plymouth on Tuesday night. (2nd March 2021) Cobblers Past takes a look back at his time with the Cobblers so far. Shaun has…

Alex Jones

Northampton Town have signed striker Alex Jones on a contract to the end of the season. Name Alex Jones Born 28 September 1994 Position Forward Joined March 02 2021 Debut…

PREVIEW – Plymouth (H)

Founded: 1866 Nickname: The Pilgrims Honours: Second Division Champions (tier 3) 1929–30, 1951–52, 1958–59, 2003–04 The club was founded in 1886 as Argyle Football Club, the first match taking place…

Last 6️⃣ with Plymouth

17/10/20 – Plymouth 2 The Cobblers 1 Watts volleyed in George Cooper’s corner from the right at the far post to clinch victory. Powerhouse striker Frank Nouble opened the scoring…

Played for both – Plymouth

Ahead of Tuesday nights game v Plymouth, we look at players that have played for both the Cobblers and Plymouth. How many can you remember? Adrian Mark Burrows Adrian joined…

#OnThisDay Northampton 2 Grimsby 1

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PREVIEW – Swindon (A)

Founded: 1897 Nickname: The Robins Honours: League Cup Winners 1969, Third Division Champions 1995-96 The team turned professional in 1894 and joined the Southern League which was founded in the…

Storylines -Swindon

Goals ⚽️ This weekends game is looking like to have many goals in as There is a 53% chance of both teams to score. 45% of Swindon’s last 20 home…

Played for Both – Swindon

Ahead of Saturday afternoons game v Swindon, we look at some (of the many) players that have played for both the Cobblers and Swindon. Alan Mayes His goal scoring talent…

Last 6️⃣ meetings with Swindon

20/10/20 – The Cobblers 2 Swindon 1 Christopher Missilou and Danny Rose scored their first goals for the club as the hosts led 2-0 at half-time and they just about…

⏮Rewind – Northampton 1 Swindon 0

A solitary strike from Paul Harsley gave Northampton a narrow win over Swindon – their first victory at Sixfields since November. Swindon squandered several first-half chances, with Lee Harper twice…

The Last 6 Rochdale

Ahead of Rochdale visit to the PTS Academy stadium, We look back at the past six merits between the two clubs. 24/11/2020 – Rochdale 1 Northampton 1 Keith Curle’s side…

PREVIEW – Rochdale (H)

Founded: 1907 Nickname: The Dale Honours: Football League Third Division North: Runners–up: 1923–24, 1926–27 The present Rochdale AFC was formed following a public meeting convened by Mr. Harvey Rigg and…

Rewind – Northampton 3 Rochdale 1

Northampton climbed back into the League Two play-off places with a hard fought 3-1 victory at home to Rochdale on Saturday. Rochdale started well at Sixfields, with Andrew Tutte forcing…

Storylines – Rochdale

Ahead of Rochdale visit to the PTS Academy stadium, We look at some of the storylines surrounding the game. Time for a win? The Cobbles haven’t come a way with…

Played for Both – Rochdale

Ahead of Tuesday nights game v Rochdale, we look at players that have played for both the Cobblers and Rochdale. How many can you remember? Joe Bunny Joe signed for…

#OnThisDay in 1997 Northampton 2 Doncaster 0

A Saturday afternoon game at Sixfeilds saw Kerry Dixon’sDoncaster as the visitors. A Crowd of 4,577 saw the Cobblers beat Doncaster 2-0. The Cobblers side saw 3 changes from Tuesdays…

#OnThisDay Northampton 3 York City 0

Goals at the start of each half from Chris Hackett and Brendon Moloney put Northampton on their way to a 3-0 victory over York. Northampton made a bright start with…

Last six meetings – MK Dons

Ahead of this afternoons visit to Stadium MK, We look back at the past six meetings between the two clubs. 12/01/21 Cobblers 0 MK Dons 2 – Papa Johns Trophy…

Phil Neal

NAMEPHILIP GEORGE NEALBORNIrchester 20th. February 1951POSITIONUtilityJOINEDDecember 1968DEBUTV Walsall (3) 31st. August 1968 (17-192)FIRST GOALV Southport (3) 11th. March 1969 (18-19)LAST GOALV Lincoln C. (4) 14th. September 1974 (23-206)LAST GAMEV Rotherham…

#OnThisDay in 1999 Oldham 0 Northampton 1

A Saturday afternoon trip to Boundary Park which saw a crowd of 4,752. The Cobblers side saw 3 changes from the 1-0 loss to Gillingham a week before with Rain,…

PREVIEW – MK Dons (A)

Founded: 2004 Nickname: The Dons Honours:League One Runners-up (2014/15) League Two Champions (2007/08) Promotion (2018/19) EFL Trophy Winners (2007/08) MK Dons, formed in 2004 from the ashes of Wimbledon FC,…

REWIND – Northampton 1 MK Dons 0

Jake Robinson’s wonder goal was enough for Northampton to see off MK Dons 1-0 in the first round of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. The winner arrived in the 11th minute…

Storylines – MK Dons

Ahead of Saturdays visit to Stadium:MK we look at the storylines leading up to the game. First win at Stadium:MK Saturdays Visit will be the Cobblers 10th visit to Stadium:MK.…

#OnThisDay in 2002 Northampton 2 Peterborough 1

A rare nene derby win at Sixfields for Kevan Broadhurst’s Cobblers side. A Tuesday night at Sixfields Stadium with an attendance of 6,082 who saw the Cobblers beat Peterborough 2-1…

Played for Both – MK Dons

Ahead of Saturday nights game v MK Dons, we look at players that have played for both the Cobblers and MK Dons. How many can you remember? Nathan Abbey Nathan…

👞Looking Back 1987/88 – Part 3

Martin Singleton joined the club from West Bromwich Albion, and the £57,500 transfer topped the club record of £55,000 paid for Culpin. Singleton made his debut at Fulham in a…

#OnThisDay Huddersfield 1 Northampton 2

On the the week Dick Underwood brought the Cobblers from Derek Banks, they traveled to Leeds Road to play Huddersfield in Division 3. The boys were looking to carry on…

#OnThisDay Northampton 1 Torquay 0

A Friday nights under the Sixfeilds lights on February 17th 2006 a league two game which attracted a crowd of 5,636. A game which saw Keeper lee harper have a…

Ipswich 0 Northampton 0

The first league fixture between the two sides in over 50 years ended in a 0-0 draw. A good performance from the lads tonight good defending from the back four.…

#OnThisDay Northampton 1 Gillingham 1

A Friday night game down at Sixfields in February and the visitors Gillingham. The Cobblers side had two changes to the side that lost 1-0 to Port vale earlier in…

PREVIEW – Ipswich

Founded: 1878 Nickname: The Tractor men Honours: Division One Winners 1961/62 FA Cup Winners 1977-78 UEFA Cup winners 1980-81 Ipswich Town were formed as an amateur club in 1878, but…

⏮ Rewind Ipswich 1 Northampton 2

Northampton pulled off another cup upset as they knocked out Ipswich at Portman Road. The Championship side took the lead when Jay Emmanuel-Thomas fired in from a tight angle. But…

Storylines – Ipswich

First time in 10 years Tuesday nights game is the first time the Clubs have met since 2011 when the Cobblers beat Ipswich 2-1 at Portman Road in the Carling…

Played for both – Ipswich

Ahead of the Tuesday nights meeting between the Cobblers and Ipswich. We look back at some of the players that have played for both the Cobblers and Ipswich. How many…

Josh Low

NAMEJOSHUA DAVID LOWBORNBristol 15th. February 1979POSITIONWingerJOINED8th. August 2003DEBUTV Torquay U. (2) 9th. August 2003 (23-175) FIRST GOALV Norwich (LC) 12th. August 2003 ( 23-178)LAST GOALV Oxford (2) 22nd. April 2006…

GALLERY – Alan Woan

Yesterday Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former Cobbler Alan Woan. Alan Woan started his career with New Brighton whilst working as…

#OnThisDay – John Joe O’Toole Day

Northampton’s battling 10 men rescued a 1-1 draw at Mansfield when Marc Richards put away a penalty late in stoppage time. The Cobblers lost John-Joe O’Toole to a straight red…

On This Day – 13th February

2016 – (A) Leyton Orient (L2) 4-0 All the goals came in the second half after a scrappy opening period in which defences were on top. The deadlock was broken…

Alan Woan – 1931 – 2021

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former Cobbler Alan Woan. Alan Woan started his career with New Brighton whilst working as a…

PREVIEW – Burton (H)

Founded: 1950 Nickname: The Brewers Honours: League two Winners:2015-15 Burton Albion were formed in 1950 and initially joined the Birmingham & District League, before switching to the Southern League eight…

⏮ REWIND – Northampton 1 Burton 0

A solitary goal from John Marquis earned relegation-threatened Northampton three precious points in their 1-0 win over Burton. The Cobblers’ first home win in six games leaves them level on…

Storylines: Burton

As we build-up to the weekends game against Burton at the PTS Academy Stadium, we look at the storylines leading up to it… Legends in charge After Tuesday’s defeat to…

Played for both – Burton

Ahead of the Saturday afternoons meeting between the Cobblers and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink . We look back at some of the players that have played for both clubs. How many…

Jordan Robertson

NAMEJORDAN Steven ROBERTSONBORN:Sheffield 12th. February 1988POSITION:StrikerJOINED26th. January 2007 (Loan)DEBUTV Oldham (L1) 28th. January 2007 (18- 350)FIRST GOALV Oldham (L1) 28th. January 2007 (18-350)LAST GOALV Bournemouth (L1) 10th. March 2007 (…

🕰 #OnThisDay – February 11

1899 – The Cobblers beat the Grenadier Guards 10-1 in a friendly. Everard Lawrence and Matthew Cipstone both scored four goals apiece. 1950 – The Cobblers set a new attendance…

👞 Jon Brady, Ian Sampson & Marc Richards

With Keith Curle being released from his duties at Northampton Town on Wednesday, Under 18s coach Jon Brady has been placed in caretaker charge, to be assisted by Ian Sampson…

Martin Aldridge

NAME;MARTIN JAMES ALDRIDGEBORN:Northampton 6th. December 1974POSITION;ForwardJOINED;27th. August 1993 DEBUT;V Barnet (4) 4th. April 1992 (17-119)FIRST GOAL;V Scarborough (3) 10th. October 1992 (17-308)LAST GOAL;V Lincoln C. (3) 25th. February 1995 (20-81)LAST…

Ian Sampson

NAMEIAN SAMPSONBORN;Wakefield 14th. November 1968POSITION:Central defenderJOINED;8th. December 1993 (Loan) 5th. August 1994 (permanent)DEBUT:V Mansfield (3) 11th. December 1993 (25-27)FIRST GOAL;V Torquay U. (3) 30th. August 1994 (25-289)LAST GOAL;V Rushden &…

Marc Richards

NAMEMARC JOHN RICHARDSBORN:Wolverhampton 8th. July 1982POSITION:StrikerJOINED7th. July 2003/ 14th. May 2014DEBUT:V Torquay U. (3) 9th. August 2003 ( 21 – 32)FIRST GOAL:V Weston –Super-Mare (Fac) 6th. December 2003 ( 21-151)LAST…

Thank You Keith & Colin

Cobblers Past would like to thank Keith and Colin for there time and work at Northampton Town. Keith came to Northampton in October 2018 with the Cobblers struggling in League…

#OnThisDay AFC Wimbledon 1 Northampton 3

Daniel Powell’s second-half goal sealed three vital points as Northampton claimed a 3-1 victory on the road over fellow League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon. This was the Cobblers’ fourth win…

Paul Fitzpatrick

NAME:PAUL JAMES FITZPATRICKBORN:Liverpool 5th. October 1965POSITION;MidfieldJOINEDFebruary 1994DEBUT;V Scarborough (3) 12th. February 1994 (29-130)FIRST GOAL;V Scarborough (3) 12th. February 1994 (29-130)LAST GOAL;V Scarborough (3) 12th. February 1994 (29-130)LAST GAME:V Wigan (3)…

Trevor Slack

NAMETREVOR COLIN SLACKBORN;Peterborough 26th. September 1962POSITION:Central defenderJOINED1oth. February 1988DEBUTV Bury (3) 13th. February 1988 (25-140)FIRST GOALV Chester (3) 20th. February 1988 (25-147)LAST GOALV Chester (3) 20th. February 1988 (25-147)LAST GAMEV…

PREVIEW – Wigan (H)

Founded: 1932 Nickname: The Latics Honours: FA Cup 2012-13 League One Winners: 2002–03, 2015–16, 2017–18 When Wigan Athletic started its activity in 1932, which is relatively late for an English…

#OnThisDay Northampton 3 Rochdale 1

Northampton climbed back into the League Two play-off places with a hard fought 3-1 victory at home to Rochdale on Saturday. Rochdale started well at Sixfields, with Andrew Tutte forcing…

Storylines – Wigan

As we build-up to Tuesday nights game v Wigan at PTS Academy Stadium, we look at some storylines leading up to the game… Six pointer The Cobblers a looking to…

Played for Both – Wigan

Ahead of the Tuesday nights meeting between the Cobblers and Wigan. We look back at some of the players that have played for both the Cobblers and Wigan. How many…

Trevor Benjamin

NAMETREVOR JUNIOR BENJAMINBORNKettering 8th. February 1979POSITIONStrikerJOINED31st. December 2004DEBUTV Mansfield (2) 1st. January 2005 (25-327)FIRST GOALV Mansfield (2) 1st. January 2005 (25-327)LAST GOALV Grimsby (2) 11th. January 2005 (25- 337)LAST GAMEV…

#OnThisDay Northampton 2 Manchester United 8

“I don’t really class myself as a footballer,” he said afterwards. “I call myself an entertainer. I know a lot of people have paid to see me do something spectacular…

PREVIEW – Accrington (A)

Year Founded: 1968 Nickname: Accy or Stanley Major Honours: EFL League Two:Winners: 2017–18 Conference National:Winners: 2005–06 The current club was formed in 1968, two years after the collapse of the…

#OnThisDay Manger & Player of the month awards

On This day in 2016, Northampton Town winger Ricky Holmes has been named the Sky Bet League 2 Player of the Month for January. His recent return from injury has…

Mark Hughes

NAMEMARK ANTHONY HUGHESBORNKirkby 9th. December 1986POSITION:DefenderJOINED;31st. January 2007DEBUTV Crewe A. (L1) 3rd. February 2007 ( 20-56)FIRST GOALV Rotherham (L1) 24th. February 2007 (20-77)LAST GOALV Scunthorpe (L1) 21st. April 2009 (…

Storylines- Accrington

As we build-up to the weekends game against Accrington at the Wham Stadium, we look at the storylines leading up to it… Putting things right Earlier this season Accrington’s visit…

Played for Both – Accrington

Ahead of the weekends meeting between the Cobblers and Accrington. We look back at some of the players that have played for both the Cobblers and Accrington. How many do…

#WorldCancerDay

On this World Cancer day we remember Frank who passed away form his long battle with cancer. Frank had Stomach Cancer and passed away in March 2019 after his long…

PREVIEW – Blackpool (A)

Year Founded: 1887 Nickname: The Tangerines Major Honours: Division Two Winners: 1929-30 FA Cup Winners: 1953 Anglo-Italian CupWinners: 1971 What started as a church club was known as Victoria FC…

January Transfer Window 2021

An article Cobblers Past do every Window where we look back on all the action involving the Cobblers, this season saw Keith Curle do most of his action early. Before…

👞Looking Back 1987/88 – Part Two

Paul Culpin checked in at the County Ground in a £55,000 deal from Coventry City and pledged to score “20 goals by the end of the season”. Culpin, like Richard…

#OnThisDay Cheltenham 1 Northampton 1

Matty Blair’s second-half strike helped earn League Two basement boys Northampton a 1-1 draw for new boss Chris Wilder at Cheltenham. The new Cobblers boss could not asked for a…

PREVIEW – Wigan (H)

Founded: 1932 Nickname: The Latics Honours: FA Cup 2012-13 League One Winners: 2002–03, 2015–16, 2017–18 When Wigan Athletic started its activity in 1932, which is relatively late for an English…

Ian Benjamin

NAMEIAN TRACEY BENJAMINBORNNottingham 11th. December 1961POSITION;StrikerJOINED20th. August 1984DEBUTV Exeter (4) 25th. August 1984 (22-257)FIRST GOALV Wrexham (4) 16th. October 1984 (22-309)LAST GOALV Chesterfield (3) 17th. October 1987 (25-310)LAST GAMEV Mansfield…

#OnThisDay Northampton 3 Coventry 0

Keshi Anderson’s second-half hat-trick earned Northampton Town a much-needed League One victory over 10-man Coventry City. The game was held up several times through flares being thrown on to the…

Syd Russell – The Cruellest Of Breaks

By any stretch of the imagination, Syd Russell was never more than a modest and unspectacular lower league footballer. Whatever his limitations, he was nevertheless a versatile and reliable defender,…

#OnThisDay Arsenal 3 Northampton 2

Start of the FA Cup 4th round football match between Arsenal and Northampton. GV. Kick off. LV. Play around Northampton goal area. Players attack towards Arsenal goal. LV. Northampton attacking.…

#OnThisDay Chris Wilder appointed manager

Born in Sheffield, Wilder was a ball boy at Bramall Lane, and his first appearances in the Football League came with the Blades after he joined them in 1986. He…

Frank Large

Frank was born in Leeds on 26th. January 1940 His first job on leaving school was starting up the fires in Steam trains as an apprentice fireman. His debut for…

PREVIEW – Fleetwood (A)

Founded: Originally 1908 Fleetwood Town 1977 Nickname: The Fishermen Honours: Conference National Champions – 2011–12 Football League Two Play-off winners – 2013–14 The club became founder members of the newly…

Peter Kioso

Northampton Town have signed right-sided defender Peter Kioso on loan from Luton Town for the rest of the season. NamePeter KiosoBorn15 August 1998PositionRight-Sided defenderJoinedJanuary 25 2021Debut SeasonClubLgue PosFA CupSignedAppsGlS2016-17MK DonsLgue…

#OnThisDay Northampton 0-3 Man Utd

Here was the BBC view on the game.Manchester United moved into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a professional win over Northampton at Sixfields. The visitors recovered from…

#OnThisDay Northampton 0 Derby 0

Cobblers forward Vadaine Oliver went closest to a breakthrough in the first half, striking the crossbar from close range. Curtis Davies headed wide in the second half for the visitors,…

#OnThisDay Northampton 3 Morecambe 1

Northampton Town earned a comfortable victory against Morecambe to move two points clear at the top of League Two. James Collins scored on his home debut from a Joel Byrom…

PREVIEW – Lincon (A)

Founded: 1884 Nickname: The Imps Honours: Division Three North: 1931/32, 1947/48 & 1951/52. League Two: 1975/76. Conference: 1987/88 & 2016/17. Football League Trophy: 2017/18 The club formed in 1884 and…

Jamie Forrester

NAME JAMES MARK FORRESTER BORN: Bradford 1st. November 1974 POSITION; Striker JOINED 21st. March 2000 (Loan) DEBUT V Cheltenham (Div. 3) 21st. March 2000 ( 25-140) FIRST GOAL V Southend…

ᴛʜᴀɴᴋ ʏᴏᴜ & ɢᴏᴏᴅ ʟᴜᴄᴋ Nicky Adams

Oldham Athletic have signed Nicky Admas for an undisclosed fee. We look back at nickys time at the cobblers. Chris Wilder brought Nicky to the club on May 22nd 2015…

#OnThisDay Aldershot 1 Northampton 2

Despite some heavy snow falling referee Darren Deadman gave this game the go ahead. Lewis Hornby replaced Adebayo Akinfenwa in the Cobblers starting line-up while David Artell was named on…

#OnThisDay Northampton 5 Macclesfield 0

January 21 – Newcastle Utd 2 – Northampton Town 1

THE game was a personal tragedy for skipper Trevor Morley and a personal disaster for loan full-back John Millar. And the Cobblers committed a cardinal footballing sin which probably cost…

Looking Back 1987 – 1988 – Part One

Football returned to a ‘new look’ County Ground in late August several alterations having been made to both improve the facilities to fall in line with the Government’s policy on…

PREVIEW – Blackpool (A)

Match called off because of a waterlogged pitch Year Founded: 1887 Nickname: The Tangerines Major Honours: Division Two Winners: 1929-30 FA Cup Winners: 1953 Anglo-Italian CupWinners: 1971 What started as…

Bryn Morris

Northampton Town have signed midfielder Bryn Morris on loan from Portsmouth for the rest of the season. Name Bryn Andrew Morris Born 25-Apr-1996 (24) Position Midfielder Joined January 18 2021…

APPEAL: Tony Claypole

Tony, born in Weldon, played for the Cobblers from 1953 to 1962 making over 125 appearances until injury cut short his professional career. Tony joined as a Junior and then…

#OnThisDay Northampton 5 Chester 1

On e change to the Cobblers side which saw Rennie returns at Martin’s expense. The game saw Parrish is carried off with a fractured cheekbone. The first goal of the…

GAME OFF: Waterlogged Pitch

Northampton Town’s match with Oxford United was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. Heavy rain on Thursday and Friday night/Saturday meant referee Thomas Bramall attended the stadium on Saturday morning…

PREVIEW – Oxford (H)

Year Founded: 1893 Nickname: The U’s or The Yellows Major Honours: Football League Cup: 1985-86, League Division Three: 1967-68 and 1983-84, League Division Two: 1984-85. In 1893, a meeting was…

STEVE INWOOD

We are so very sad to learn of the passing of our former Facilities Manager Steve Inwood. Steve worked for the club until October 2019 and he will be sadly…

#OnThisDay Marc Richards left the club as a player.

Richards originally signed for the Cobblers in 2003 and his first two year stay at Sixfields he scored thirteen goals in 42 starts and 24 substitute appearances. After successful spells…

#OnThisDay West Ham 1 Northampton 1

Saturday the 15th if January 1996 the Cobblers headed to a snowy Upton Park to face West Ham United. The Came saw 1 change from the side that beat Blackburn…

NEW SIGNINGS – 2 in 1

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Ryan Edmondson

NameRyan David EdmondsonBornMay 20, 2001 (Harrogate)PositionCentre Forward JoinedJanuary 14 2021HonersEngland U19 Cap Winner of Professional Development League with LeedsDebutAway - 23/01/2020 - Lincoln (l1) 2-1 (85 minutes) ClubJoinedAppsGoalsAssistsYCY/RYork201510LeedsJuly 31, 2020212Aberdeen…

Mickel Miller

Northampton Town have signed the Rotherham United attacker Mickel Miller on loan for the rest of the season. NameMickel Carlos MillerBornDecember 2, 1995 (Croyden)PositionCentre Forward JoinedJanuary 14 2021 ClubJoinedAppsGoalsAssistsYCY/RCarshalton Athletic201316361Hamilton…

#OnThisDay Northampton 2 Gillingham 1

Gillingham visited Sixfields Stadium on January 14th 1995 in Division 3 where Ian Atkins took charge of his first game as manager of the Cobblers. There was 3 changes to…

#OnThisDay Plymouth Argyle 1 Northampton Town 2

Northampton skipper Marc Richards swept in Northampton’s second goal on 58 minutes following a slick passing move and after Plymouth failed to clear their lines effectively. James Collins put Northampton…

PREVIEW – MK Dons

Founded: 2004 Nickname: The Dons Honours: League Two champions: 2007/08. Football League Trophy: 2007/08 MK Dons’ existence began in 2004 after Wimbledon FC relocated from south London to Milton Keynes…

#OnThisDay – Eddie McGoldrick joins Palace for £200,000

After more than 100 appearances as a Cobblers player, Eddie McGoldrick enjoyed an impressive career at the top of the football pyramid, playing for Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Manchester City and…

THOMAS MULGREW -1929 – 2016

Tommy Mulgrew joined Northampton at a time they had many good inside forwards. When he did get a chance in the first team he always gave a good account of…

#OnThisDay – Northampton 2 v York 2

York where the visitors to the County Ground on a cold Saturday afternoon in division 4, the Cobblers made 2 changes to the side as Bell and Brown return vice…

#OnThisDay – 3 Points from St James Park

First-half goals from Marc Richards and John-Joe O’Toole saw Northampton earn a 2-0 away win at Exeter. City had several good chances early on with Tom Nichols twice going close,…

#OnThisDay Remembering academy player Richard Butcher

Today we remember midfielder Richard Butcher who died on this day at the age of 29. He started his career at Northampton before moving to Rushden & Diamonds in 2000…

#OnThisDay – IAN ATKINS

On This day in 1995 Ian Atkins joined the club as manager. He managed the Cobblers from (January 1995 – October 1999). Ian holds the record for converting the most…

Interview – Andy Holt

I interviewed ex-cobbler Andy Hot, Andy played for the Cobblers between 2004 – 2012 making over 190 appearances scoring over 15 goals. Andy was also apart of the Cobblers squad…

#OnThisDay Brentford 0 Northampton Town 1

The Cobblers ended a barren spell stretching back to November 21 of the current season and a history despair at Griffin Park going back to 1954! On top of that,…

#OnThisDay Bradley Johnson signs for Leeds for £250,000

OnThisDay Bradley Johnson signs for Leeds for £250,000 and we take a look back at his career and what he’s been upto since he left the Cobblers. Bradley came to…

OnThisDay – The biggest match in our history!

The biggest match in Northampton Town’s history – they don’t come much bigger than the champions of Europe! Aston Villa’s aristocrats against the Cobblers paupers and Town battled hard against…

#OnThisDay in 1985 Wakeley Gage asked for a transfer request

We look back on Wakeley’s career and where he went after he left the Cobblers. Wakeley was playing for Northampton Spencer youth, which was then the Northampton Town nursery club,…

#OnThisDay Morecambe 1 Northampton 2

On Saturday 7 January 2012 the Cobblers took a trip to the Globe Arena and this is where Aidy Boothroyd picked up his first win as Cobblers boss with a…

League Trophy 2003/2004

Looking back on our last long campaign in the League Trophy back in the season 2003/2004 Under Colin Calderwood at Sixfields in this campaign the Cobblers beat local rivals Peterborough…

Herbert Chapman – January 19, 1878 – January 6, 1934

Herbert Chapman was born on January 19, 1878 at Kiverton Park in Yorkshire. He was one of seven children. Chapman became the greatest football manager of his age, winning four…

#OnThisDay – Northampton Town 1 Coventry City 0 6/1/90

Steve Berry’s finest hour was surely that between 3.45pm and 4.45pm on this damp January afternoon in 1990. The attacking midfielder, who a week before this enthralling FA Cup third…

#OnThisDay – Burton 2 The Cobblers 4 – FA Cup Third Round

BURTON ALBION 2Ryan Edwards 45Scott Fraser 90NORTHAMPTON TOWN 4Nicky Adams 10Ryan Watson 23Charlie Goode 45Sam Hoskins 70Attendance: 3,810 (number of travelling supporters not confirmed)Burton: Kieran O’Hara, John Brayford (sub Oliver…

#OnThisDay – Calvert Lewin loan spell ended

Born in Sheffield, Calvert-Lewin came through the ranks at hometown club Sheffield United, making his senior debut in a 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient in April 2015. The following August,…

#OnThisDay – Northampton 3 Arsenal 1 (FAC)

Arsenal arrived at The County Ground in thirteenth place in the First Division. The Cobblers were 19th in Division Three. A cup upset seemed possible with Arsenal having lost their…

Bill Barron 1917 – 2006

Bill Barron started life down the mines and was a coalminer for four years. After a trial with Wolves that did not work out Bill played for Annfield Plain a…

#OnThisDay in 1992 Northampton Town Supporters Trust formed

NTFC Supporters Trust was formed following a public meeting held at the Exeter Rooms in Northampton on 2 January. The meeting was attended by more than 600 supporters and had…

PREVIEW – Sunderland (H)

Founded: 1879 Nicknames: The Black Cats Honours: Division 1 (1891/92, 1892/93, 1894/95, 1901/02, 1912/13, 1935/36), Division 2 (1975/76, 2004/05, 2006/07), FA Cup (1937, 1973) Home Kit: Red and white stripes…

2020 REVIEW- July & August

The month of July saw the aftermath of the play off final. On the 2nd of July our Retained list was announced. Which saw 14 players leave the club. Including…

2020 REVIEW – June

he one we won’t forget. On the 9th June the play offs became official. Northampton Town Football Club are requesting supporters do not congregate on top of the hill overlooking…

2020 REVIEW – March/April/May

On the 6th of March the Cobblers celebrate their 123rd Birthday. And then it all started to go strange. The 7th of March saw the Cobblers take on Mansfield which…

2020 REVIEW -Febuary

February started with a Sky Bet League Two trip Moss Rose v Macclesfield Town and Callum Morton’s goal gave the Cobblers all 3 points on the road! The 4th February…

2020 REVIEW – January

2020 Started with a visit from local side Stevenage at the PTS Academy Stadium. A game which sure Paul Anderson make his 50th Cobblers Appearance. Also it saw Andy Williams…

Ron Flowers to be awarded MBE.

Ex-Cobblers player/manager has been awarded an MBE in the 2021 New Years honours. At Cobblers past we have written a tribute to the former player/manager. Ron Flowers came to prominence…

Welcome Back – Lloyd Jones

Jones, 25, is a 6ft 3in central defender who spent some time on loan at the club last season, making seven appearances before the campaign was suspended due to the…

Lloyd Jones

Northampton Town have signed central defender Lloyd Jones on a deal to the end of the season. NameLloyd Richards JonesBornOctober 07, 1995 (Plymouth)PositionCentre Back JoinedDecember 29 2020HonersWales U17 CapWales U19…

#OnThisDay – Dave Bowen Bust

1 year ago today Northampton Town unveiled a bust to former player, manager, secretary and president Dave Bowen. Working closely with the Bowen family, the club commissioned Sporting Icon to…

PREVIEW – Gillingham (H)

Founded: 1893 Nicknames: The Gills Honours: Division 4 (1963/64), League 2 (2012/13) Home Kit: MACRON Blue shirt with white trim, blue shorts and socks Away Kit: MACRON Red shirt with…

George Hudson 1938 -2020

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are deeply saddened to receive news that former player George Hudson has passed away aged 83. George spent over two seasons at Blackburn…

Cobblers Boxing Day Quiz

In advance of Boxing Day where this year the Cobblers have no game, we've got a quiz to test your knowledge of Boxing Day matches and the opposition! There are…

Garry Thompson – ‘Don’t believe a word’

Ex-Cobbler Garry Thompson has had an autobiography written by Bill Howell. ‘Don’t believe a word’ ‘Don’t Believe A Word’ – The Garry Thompson Autobiography A Brummie by birth but raised…

PREVIEW – Lincoln (H)

Founded: 1884 Nickname: The Imps Honours: Division Three North: 1931/32, 1947/48 & 1951/52. League Two: 1975/76. Conference: 1987/88 & 2016/17. Football League Trophy: 2017/18 The club formed in 1884 and…

Ted Bowen – The Goldthorpe Goal Machine

Another article from One of Cobblers Pasts Guest writers Peter Stevenson, a very interesting read on Ted Bowen – The Goldthorpe Goal Machine. Long before Dave Bowen was synonymous with…

PREVIEW – Oxford

Year Founded: 1893 Nickname: The U’s or The Yellows Major Honours: Football League Cup: 1985-86, League Division Three: 1967-68 and 1983-84, League Division Two: 1984-85. About Oxford United In 1893,…

PREVIEW – Crewe

Year Founded: 1877 Nickname: The Railwaymen Honours: Football League Trophy: 2012-13 Crewe Alexandra were founded in 1877, as they look to create a separate organisation to Crewe Cricket Club. They…

PREVIEW – PAPA JOHN’S TROPHY – R2 – Exeter City

Founded: 1901 Nicknames: The Grecians Honours: League 2 (1989-90) Home Kit: JOMA Red shirt with white strips, black shorts, black and white socks Away Kit: JOMA Yellow shirt with purple…

PREVIEW – Doncaster (H)

The Cobblers will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fleetwood when they host Doncaster Rovers at their Sixfields Stadium. The Cobblers have been producing fine displays…

December 1 – Jason Taylors goal

This year we are helping you countdown the days to Christmas with a goal from the Cobblers history. Today we head to a 3-0 win over Exeter City in August…

PREVIEW – FLEETWOOD (H)

Northampton Town host Fleetwood Town in matchday 15 of League One on Tuesday 1st December, 7:45pm at Sixfields Stadium. The hosts currently sit in 17th place in the table having…

#OnThisDay Leon Barnett Retired

On this day 2 years ago Ex-cobblers defender Leon Barnett was advised to retire from football because of a heart condition. The former Luton Town, West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City,…

DECEMBERS FIXTURES

With a week of this weekend due to the Cobblers being out of the FA Cup. We take a look to our December fixtures. Northampton V Fleetwood – 1/12/20 –…

Preview – Rochdale

RUSULT – Rochdale 1 Northampton Town 1 1 point tonight means jut 1 defeat in 5 league matches and a 3rd goal for Harry Smith in 2 games. On the…

5 years, 5 highlights

Today marks five years since Kelvin Thomas brought Northampton Town Football Club and I’m looking back at my highlights from those five years. 1. Seats going in the East stand.…

PREVIEW – BURTON

WHO ARE THEY? Burton Albion were formed in 1950 and initially joined the Birmingham & District League, before switching to the Southern League eight years later. They were promoted out…

Nicky Adams 100 Cobblers Appearances

Chris Wilder brought Nicky to the club on May 22nd 2015 as the Cobblers brought him for a undisclosed fee. Nicky’s first ever game for the Cobblers was at The…

PICTURES: Denis Casey

Pictures from the ITS ALL COBBLERS TO ME BOOK by Pete Norton

What Happens Tonight?

MK Dons currently top the group and are through, while the Cobblers and Stevenage will go head to head to see who will join the Dons in making the knock…

Referee Watch: Christopher Sarginson

Christopher Sarginson has been appointed Match Referee for Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy tie v Stevenage FC… The Staffordshire-based official has refereed 10 games this season, awarding 28 yellow cards and…

Dennis Casey 1943 – 2020

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former player and physio Denis Casey. Forward Denis was on the Cobblers books and made several…

Des O’Connor 1932-2020

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former reserve team player Des O’Connor. Des O’Connor was born in the East of London in…

PREVIEW: Accrington

WHO ARE THEY? The truth is nobody can be sure where the Stanley name first came from, but the best evidence suggests that patrons of the Stanley Arms on Stanley…

#OnThisDay – Hatrick Hero

Akinfenwa headed the Cobblers ahead from Joe Widdowson’s cross before George Miller curled Stanley level. Rommy Boco lashed the hosts into the lead but substitute Jake Robinson levelled from close…

Oxford City 2 Northampton Town 1

Non-league Oxford City stunned Northampton Town to set up an FA Cup second-round tie against Shrewsbury. The National South side, 63 places below League One Northampton on the football ladder,…

Preview: Oxford City FA Cup Round One

Who are Oxford City? Oxford City Football Club is based in Marston Oxford. They currently play in the National League South, which is the sixth tier of English Football and…

Ron Patterson

Ron joined Crystal Palace as a youth team player in 1948 but could not settle in London so returned to the North East with Middlesbrough. In three seasons he made…

Walter Tull

Walter was born to a West Indian father and English mother. His mother died of cancer and his father married her cousin but he to passed away not long after.…

BERNARD WILLIAM VANN

Bernard was one of four brothers, three who played for the Cobblers, The other brother played Rugby for the Saints! They were sons of the senior master at Wellingborough grammar…

FA CUP MEMORY LANE: Southend 4-4

OVER 7,400 spectators gorged themselves on eight goals, five bookings and constant goalmouth action on a night when neither side deserved to lose. From a professional viewpoint, many of the…

COURT PLACE FARM

Opened in 1993 the Court Place Farm Football Ground is quite an open one. On one side is the Main Stand. This covered all seated stand runs for just over…

#OnThisDay – Victory over Coventry

Northampton served up an FA Cup shock as 1987 winners Coventry suffered a home upset for the second year running. The Cobblers made the perfect start when Nicky Adams’ fifth-minute…

Referee Watch – Paul Howard

Paul Howard takes charge of The Cobblers V Oxford City with the First Round of the FA Cup on Monday Night. The London based official was promoted to the EFL…

PREVIEW- Peterborough United (H)

The Cobblers will be without suspended defender Joe Martin for the derby clash with Peterborough in Sky Bet League One. Martin serves a one-match ban after being dismissed for two…

Tommy Robson -1944 -2020

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are saddened to learn the passing of former player Tommy Robson. We send our condolences to Tommy’s family and friends. Tommy Robson Northampton…

Simon Sturridge

NAME; SIMON ANDREW STURRIDGE BORN: Birmingham 9th. December 1969 POSITION: Striker JOINED 2nd. August 1999 DEBUT V Macclesfield (D3) 7th. August 1999 ( 29-241) FIRST GOAL V Hull (D3) 16th.…

#Anfield2010 The Report

Liverpool made a shock Carling Cup exit in the third round as League Two’s Northampton won the penalty shoot-out. With the sides locked at 2-2 after extra-time, Abdul Osman kept…

#Anfield2010 THE MEDIAS VIEW

The Times:Hodgson’s men plumb the depths at hands of lowly Northampton Liverpool 2Northampton Town 2(aet; 1-1 after 90min; Northampton win 4-2 on pens) Taken into extra time and penalties, Liverpool…

#Anfield2010 The night at Anfield in pictures!

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PREVIEW: Shrewsbury Town (A)

Shrewsbury Town v Northampton Town Tips, Predictions and OddsShrewsbury Town host Northampton Town in matchday 2 of League One on Saturday 19th September, 3:00pm at Montgomery Waters Meadow. The hosts…

PREVIEW- Bristol City (A)

Bristol City and Northampton Town are preparing for the South round two game as the 2020/21 Carabao Cup continues. There should be a decent incentive to reach the next stage,…

PREVIEW: AFC Wimbledon (H)

The Cobblers and AFC Wimbledon face each other at Sixfields Stadium in the opening match of the League One season. The Cobblers aim to build on the impressive Carabao Cup…

NEW SIGNING: Benny Ashley-Seal

Northampton Town have signed striker Benny Ashley-Seal from Wolves for an undisclosed fee .The 21 year old forward was in the Norwich City Academy and in 2015 was named by…

Joe Nuttall

The Cobblers have signed Blackpool striker Joe Nuttall on a season long loan. A former Manchester City youth team player, 23 year old Nuttall joined Blackburn Rovers in 2018 and…

New Signing: Ricky Korboa

Korboa, who can play out wide or as a central striker, has signed for the Cobblers after a successful pre-season spent with the club. Korboa scored 15 times for Carshalton…

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘾𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙜𝙚𝙧

The 6ft 3in, 28-year-old has a wealth of League 1 experience. He began his career at Leicester City and spent two years successfully out on loan at Bristol Rovers before…

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙇𝙪𝙠𝙖 𝙍𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙘

Northampton Town has signed central defender Luka Racic on a season-long loan from Brentford. The 21 year old, 6ft 2in Danish under 21 international joined Brentford in the summer of…

NEW SIGNING: Jonathan Mitchell

The 6ft 2in, 25 year old keeper has a fair amount of EFL experience under his belt. He spent the first half of the 2018/19 season on loan with Oxford…

NEW SIGNING – Christopher Missilou

The 25-year-old began his career with French side Auxerre and made one senior appearance for them in Ligue 1. France-born Missilou has also had spells with Brest, FC Montceau, Entente…

✍️ Keith Curle signs a 2 year contract

Keith Curle has signed a new 2 year contract to stay at the club. Curle joined the Cobblers in October 2018 with the Cobblers towards the foot of the League…

REPORT: Play Off final 2020

Northampton Town dominated 10-man Exeter City to win the League Two play-off final and gain promotion to League One at an empty Wembley. The Cobblers bombarded Exeter in the opening…

Northampton @ Wembley

A look back at some of the Cobblers previous play off campaigns. 1996/97 The season did not start well! In the opening league match at Wigan, the team coach got…

Stat Preview

• This is Exeter’s third Football League play-off final, losing each of their previous two in League Two in 2016-17 (1-2 vs Blackpool) and 2017-18 (1-3 vs Coventry). • Northampton…

The Opposition – Exeter City

Here is a look at the Cobblers opponents in the Sky Bet League Two Final at Wembley Stadium. Stadium: St James Park Manager: Matt Taylor Nickname: The Grecians Exeter City…

Played For Both: Exeter City

A profile of some of the players who have played for both Northampton Town and todays opponents, Exeter City. Matt Grimes Matt Grimes joined Northampton Town on a season long…

THEO FOLEY – 1937 – 2020

Cobblers Past and Northampton Town Football Club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Cobbler Theo Foley. Theo was born in Dublin and went to a school…

📺 How to watch the Play-Off Final?

How to watch Sky Sports Football can be found on channel 401 on Sky or 501 on Virgin Media and 402 on BT I don’t have Sky Sports If you…

Match Officials – Play Off Final 2020

Michael Salisbury will take charge of Monday’s Sky Bet League Two play-off final between Exeter City and Northampton Town at Wembley Stadium. Mr Salisbury has been a busy man this…

We’re going to Wembley!

Seemingly with it all to do after Thursday’s 2-0 home defeat, Keith Curle’s Cobblers scored three times without reply at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium to clinch a meeting with Exeter City…

Where are they Now? – Play offs

I look back at the 2013 play offs semi finals when the Cobblers beat Cheltenham 2-0 to get to Wembley. Here’s a look back at that team and where they…

FLASHBACK: Northampton Town 1 – Cheltenham Town 0

Here’s a look back at when we played Cheltenham Town in the league 2 play-offs in May 2013 here is a reminder of how the first leg played out. Roy…

PLAYED FOR BOTH: Cheltenham Town

Looking back through the books, we’ve picked out a few players that have played for both the Cobblers and Cheltenham. Ben Tozer. Current Cheltenham Town skipper Ben Tozer had three…

Statistic Preview

Here is a statistical preview for the Cobblers first play-off Leg v Cheltenham Town at the PTS Academy Stadium. Looking back at this season, we found a few interesting statistics…

Everything you need to know: Where to watch? Where to listen? How to be involved?

The League Two play-off campaign kicks off for the Cobblers on Thursday with a semi-final first leg at Sixfields. Keith Curle’s side face two matches against the Cheltenham, with Exeter…

Walter Tull to be a #CobblerintheCrowd

The image of Walter Tull will be part of the Cobbler in the Crowd scheme at the PTS Academy Stadium on Thursday. Tull was born in Folkestone in 1888 and…

The Playoffs are coming.

On Tuesday afternoon the Sky Bet League Two Play-Offs were confirmed by the EFL. So, now we can really start building up to the games. Here at Cobblers past we…

Frank Large will be a Cobbler in the Crowd!

Frank was labelled “Have boots, will travel,” due to the fact he played for so many clubs in his career. His first spell at Northampton was as a replacement for…

PODCAST: Bootroom Special Josh Low

We’re joined by former Northampton winger Josh Low. Josh talks us through his eventful football career that took in multiple playoffs and promotions with rarely a dull moment. He discusses…

Fred Lessons – Northampton Town

Of all the Cobblers manager probably the one with the lowest profile was ‘Fred’ Lessons who never managed a club before the Cobblers and never got a chance to afterwards…

Colin Larkin

NAME COLIN LARKIN BORN Dundalk, 27th. April 1982 POSITION Striker JOINED 5th. July 2007 DEBUT V Swindon (L1) 11th. August 2007 (25- 106) FIRST GOAL V Bournemouth (L1) 15th. December…

Bootroom Special: Eddie McGoldrick

Some brilliant stories from Eddie McGoldrick, one of the stars of Graham Carr’s 1986-87 4th Division title winners. Eddie talks us through the characters and skill sets of the players…

Bootroom Special: John-Joe O’Toole

Pleasure to be joined by a player who really needs no introduction, the luscious locked Cobblers midfielder with the caravanning habit-John-Joe O’Toole. John-Joe was a key figure in the NTFC…

My Cobblers Story – James Bland

My introduction to Northampton Town was perhaps a little irregular. My dad wasn’t really a football fan and my mum, hailing from Southend, obviously supported West Ham! This meant opportunities…

WHAT A LOAD OF COBBLERS PODCAST: Bootroom Special podcast: Ian Clarkson

WALOC is joined by legendary ex-Cobblers right-back Ian Clarkson who played an integral role in driving Cobblers to two Wembley playoff finals in the late 1990’s. Clarkson talks us through…

What A Load Of Cobblers Podcast- Bootroom Special: Ryan Gilligan

A bootroom special with former Cobblers midfielder Ryan Gilligan who performed ably for Northampton Town over a 7 year period, playing under nearly as many managers. Ryan talks about joining…

My Cobblers XI: Tom Cliffe chooses his best Northampton Town Side.

I asked Tom when he became a Cobblers fan and can he remember his first game Tom said. My first season was the glorious 1986/1987 season, when my Dad took…

When mangers are approached.

Northampton Town’s first-ever manager Herbert Chapman was approached not long after leading the club to the Southern League championship and before the word ‘approach’ was used in football. Second division…

#CobblersClassics – Northwich

Missed the #CobblersClassics matchday? Don’t worry catch up here: #CobblersClassics NVFC – Curated tweets by CobblersPast

#CobblersClassics – Northampton 👞3 Northwich 🔵 2

Northwich Victoria, runaway leaders of Evo-Stik First Division North, were the opponents for Northampton Town at an extremely blustery Sixfields in the second round of the 2015/16 Emirates FA Cup.…

My Cobblers XI: Tom Reed chooses his best Northampton Town Side.

I asked Tom when he became a Cobblers fan and can he remember his first game Tom said, The Cobblers bug bit me in around 1991. I can’t remember my…

#OnThisDay – May 14 – We’re going to Wembley!

14th May 1997 Playoff Semi-Final Sixfields Att; 7,302 Reff: U. Rennie Northampton Woodman, Clarkson, Frain, Sampson, Warburton, Rennie, Parrish, Grayson (Gibb), Gayle (Peer), White (Lee), Hunter Goal Scorers ( Sampson…

Ex-Manager – JOHN GORMAN

John spent two seasons with Celtic but only played in one Scottish League cup match. He was later part of the Carlisle side that won promotion to the first division…

👞Looking Back- Champions 85/86 – Part Five

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship winning season. November 8 – Northampton…

The comeback to end all comebacks – Northampton Town 3-0 Bristol Rovers

Our semi-final opponents were Bristol Rovers managed by Ian Holloway in his first top job as a player-manager. The first leg at the Memorial Stadium saw the Cobblers fall 3-0…

QUIZ: Can you name the Northampton Town managers?

Let us know how you did on our social media channels.

👞Looking Back- Champions 85/86 – Part Four

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship winning season. October 25 – Northampton…

What A Load Of Cobblers – Manager Special: Kevin Wilson

We’re joined for a manager special podcast by former Cobblers boss Kevin Wilson. Kevin forged a successful career as a forward, playing for clubs with real heritage such as Derby…

Tommy Fowler – FROM PRESCOT TO ROSS ON WYE – VIA FRANCE

Tommy wanted to join the Navy. It was his father who pointed out that his football would be restricted if he was to serve most of his time on board…

What A Load Of Cobblers : Bootroom Special – Roy Hunter

Tom Reed from ' What a load of Cobblers' Interviewed Ex-Cobbler Roy Hunter and he talks about the Wembley highs and injury lows and for the first time about the…

ON THIS DAY – Oldham 2 Northampton 5

On the 4 May 2019, The Cobblers last game of the League Two season. The youthful Cobblers swept Oldham Northampton ended the season in style as they came from behind…

Alec Carson – 1942 – 2020

“Everyone at Northampton Town was deeply saddened to receive news that former player Alec Carson had passed away aged 77. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends…

👞Looking Back – Champions 85/86- FA Cup Special

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship-winning season. FA CUP SPECIAL. HOPES of…

👏Thank You!

Thank You from all of us at Cobblers Past. Doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, emergency services, armed services, delivery drivers, porters, shop workers, teachers, waste collectors, manufacturers, postal workers, cleaners, vets,…

Carr’s Golden Nuggets from Nuneaton!

Headline grabbers Richard Hill and Trevor Morley scored 49 goals between them in the 1986/87 Fourth Division title-winning campaign. Their departure, within seven months of one another, left the club…

#OnThisDay – The Cobblers 4th division championship!

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having a look back at the 1986/87 championship-winning seasons. Today we have skipped…

What A Load Of Cobblers – Bootroom Special: Steve Brown

Another Bootroom Special podcast, this time with talented Cobblers midfielder Steve Brown. Not many Northampton players go on to play in an FA Cup Semi-Final and Steve talks us through…

Found any memorabilia?

Been sorting out the cupboards or attics over these crazy times? If so have you found any old Cobblers memorabilia, shirts, programs, photos anything. We want to see photos of…

👞Looking Back Champions 1986/1987 – Part Three

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship winning season. The 1986/87 season was…

The 1909 Charity Shield Match – Northampton Town v Newcastle United

For as long as I can remember, the FA Charity Shield match (now known as the FA Community Shield) has been played in August as a curtain-raiser to the new…

AUCTION: Chris Hargreaves – Number 20 – Northampton Town Shirt & Signed Photo.

AUCTION: Chris Hargreaves Number 20 Northampton Town Shirt & Signed Photo. Chris Hargreaves ‘I really wanted to support such a great initiative.Hopefully it raises awareness, a few pound notes and…

👞Looking Back Champions 1986/1987 – Part Two

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having look back at the 1986/87 championship-winning season. The 1986/87 season was an…

What A Load Of Cobblers – Bootroom Special: Andy Holt

Delighted to be joined by one of the stars of "that night at Anfield", Andy Holt, who played under 5 managers at the Cobblers. Taking in Holty's varied career from…

Northampton v Swansea – Division 3 – play-off final

Northampton v Swansea – Division 3 – play-off final -Highlights

👞Dave Bowen – What Mark Beesley had to say about the Cobblers legend?

In the Dave Bowen Book, me and Frank contacted many ex-players, staff and media around the club to see what they had to say about the club legend Dave Bowen.…

👞Looking Back Champions 1986/1987 – Part One

To keep you entertained during these times I’m going to be taking you down memory lane and having a look back at the 1986/87 championship-winning season. The 1986/87 season was…

What A Load Of Cobblers: Bootroom Special: Garry Thompson

Former Cobblers forward and reserve team manager Garry Thompson joins us to talk about his long career and being part of the "Birmingham mafia" that turned the club around under…

#LifeAfterTown – Jim Whitley

Full back Jim had a 13 match loan spell at Sixfields in February 2001. He was on the books of Manchester City and was loaned out to Blackpool, Norwich and…

#Ex-CobblersManager – KEVAN BROADHURST

Kevan had trials with Manchester City & Bradford City and was about to sign for Leeds United when Birmingham City offered him apprenticeship terms. His debut for Birmingham was v…

Cobblers miss a Stadium Sitter.

There was always thus … or at least it was for 98 years, the time it took the Cobblers for to move from the County Ground. The argument raged long…

Division 3 Play-Off Final Northampton V Swansea Program

Have a look back at the program from our visit to Wembley when the Cobblers played Swansea City.

The Birth of the Cobblers

The life of Albert Joseph Darnell, solicitor, coroner and well-respected all-round sportsman, begins the trail of Northampton Town’s chequered and often colourful 100-year history. The story began when ‘Pat’, as…

North from Northampton

An article was written by Dave Bowen for Phil Neals Testimonial Brochure. When the clubs were clamouring to sign Phil neal the schoolboy prospect, I was the man who warned…

2001/02 Sammo’s Season

Landmark season in store for Sammo written by Frank Grande for Ian Sampsons Benefit season book. All things being equal early on in the 2001/02 Nationwide League Division Two season,lan…

Interview-Cobblers Brasil 🇧🇷

What made you start to follow the cobblers? *I started to follow the Cobblers a few weeks before the actual season. I always liked the English Football (no only the…

A Week on Cobblers Past

#LifeAfterTown – RAY WARBURTON #GuessTheSeason Northampton Town & The Hospital Shield Matches 1910-1933 #Ex-Cobblers Manager – Stuart Gray INTERVIEW – Neil Grayson #CobblersClassics – Stevenage Away

#LifeAfterTown – RAY WARBURTON

Ray Warburton started his career at hometown club Rotherham United, before moving on to York City in August 1989. At York, he helped the club win promotion from the Third…

#GuessTheSeason

Have a go at guessing the season all 11 of these players were registered as first team players in this season. head to our social media and comment your answers.

Northampton Town & The Hospital Shield Matches 1910-1933

In my last Cobblers Past article I referred to three Hospital Shield charity matches, played between Northampton Town and Arsenal during the years 1930 to 1932. However, they were the…

#Ex-Cobblers Manager – Stuart Gray

A new feature where we will be looking into the careers of some ex-cobblers managers. Firstly we start with Stuart Gray who managed the Cobblers from January 2007 – September…

INTERVIEW – Neil Grayson

I asked Neil a few questions about his career and his time at Northampton. What was your favourite moment from your time at Northampton and why? Favourite moment was playing…

#CobblersClassics – Stevenage Away

Missed the #CobblersClassics matchday yesterday? Don't worry catch up here> CobblersClassics - Curated tweets by CobblersPast

#CobblersClassics Stevenage 🔴 2 Northampton 👞3

Stevenage 2 Northampton Town 3 – the match report SKY BET LEAGUE 2 Saturday March 19th, 3.00pm Lamex Stadium STEVENAGE 2 Luke Wilkinson 11, 30 NORTHAMPTON TOWN 3 James Collins…

NORTHAMPTON TOWN & THE GREAT BRITAIN OLYMPIC TEAM

On a cold Monday night in February 1960 several thousand turned up at the Timken Sports ground to watch the Cobblers take on the Great Britain team who were heading…

LESS THAN 90 MINUTES

The introduction of the substitute during the 1965-66 season saw the birth of another record, players who played less than 90 minutes. A case of being substituted on their debut…

🌺 The Walter Tull Story

The Walter Tull Story. Walter was born to a West Indian father and an English mother. His mother died of cancer and his father married her cousin but he to…

Interview- Tim Oglethorpe

I asked BBC Radio Northampton Reporter, Tim Oglethorpe a few questions about his time on reporting for the Cobblers. Firstly, I asked him what was his top five moments from…

CLASSIC MATCH: Cambridge 1-2 Npton Town

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvzSxelMUMA

BRYAN HARVEY’S SIX PENALTY SAVES

During the 1964-1965 Bryan Harvey saved six penalties and four points for the club during the promotion season. The first came at Ipswich in September. The ‘tractor men’s’ winger Brogan…

Interview – Joe Townsend

I asked ex-BBC Radio Northampton Reporter, Joe Townsend a few questions about his time on reporting for the Cobblers. Firstly, I asked him what was his top five moments from…

INTERVIEW – Hildeberto Pereira

Hildeberto Pereira A product of S.L. Benfica’s youth system, Pereira debuted for Benfica B on 15 March 2015 in a 3–0 away win at Farense (0–3) in the Segunda Liga.…

Jack English

Jack English Junior was the son of Jack English the Cobbler’s manager of the 1930’s. Players of that era said that Jack junior often attended training sessions with his father…

Northampton Town v Arsenal – Forgotten Friendlies & Epic Encounters

If I were to claim that Northampton Town and Arsenal had enjoyed a long and rich competitive on-pitch rivalry, I might be laughed out of town … and quite rightly…

Preview – Mansfield Town

The Stags travel to The PTS Academy Stadium on Saturday 07 March for their latest clash in Sky Bet League Two. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the…

Preview- Grimsby

The Cobblers travel to Blundell Park after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Cheltenham Town. Ian Holloways Grimsby Town are next up for the Cobblers. Last time out Cheltenham Town 2…

Flashback – Cheltenham 0-1 Northampton (agg 0-2)

Luke Guttridge’s spectacular volley booked Northampton Town a spot in the League Two play-off final. Cobblers goalkeeper Lee Nicholls saved Marlon Pack’s 15th-minute penalty after Ben Tozer was adjudged to…

Preview – Cheltenham Town

The Cobblers visit Jonny Rocks Stadium after an impressive win over title contenders Exeter City. After the Cobblers took an impressive 54-second lead thanks to Olivers Goal, the Cobblers travel…

Preview- Exeter City

The Grecians come into the match on the back of Tuesday night’s defeat to Portsmouth in the Leasing.com Trophy semi-final. In the League, the Grecians have won their last three…

ON THIS DAY – 21ST February 2015

Goals at the start of each half from Chris Hackett and Brendon Moloney put Northampton on their way to a 3-0 victory over York. Northampton made a bright start with…

Dave Bowen Book – Still available

The Dave Bowen Book is still available. The new book dedicated to the life and times of former Northampton Town legend Dave Bowen, who managed the club during its only…

ON THIS DAY – 4 years ago today.

4 years ago today two in-form sides met at Brisbane Road as the Cobblers began a busy run of fixtures. This became the Cobblers biggest victory against Layton Orient in…

INTERVIEW – Michael Warner

At today’s game vs Swindon Town, ex-cobbler Michael Warner will be visiting the PTS Academy stadium again for the first time since he played gassing the Cobblers vs Swindon. Michael…

Swindon – Preview

Last time out: Northampton 0 – 1 Port Vale Northampton suffered their first home defeat in more than four months as they were beaten 1-0 by promotion rivals Port Vale.…

Port Vale – Preview

Last time out: Derby 4 Northampton 2 (Adams, Hoskins) It will be the first time that Rooney – United and England’s all-time top scorer – has faced his former side…

Change of backroom staff.

Curle confirmed this afternoon (Thursday) there has been a change in the backroom staff this week, with Ronnie Jepson coming is as Development Coach to replace David Kelly by mutual…

PREVIEW – Macclesfield

ONE TO WATCH – Joe Ironside Forward Joe Ironside is Macclesfield’s leading goalscorer this season with seven goals, six coming in the league and one in the Leasing.Com Trophy. Ironside…

DEADLINE DAY – Lloyd Jones.

Northampton Town have signed Luton Town defender Lloyd Jones on loan for the rest of the season. The 6ft 3in, 24 year old centre back started his career at Plymouth…

DERBY COUNTY – AWAY FAN GUIDE

Directions from the North (M1) Exit the M1 at Junction 28 and follow the A38 South towards Derby. Remain on the A38 until the roundabout with the A61 (Signposted Derby…

A memorable time to be a Cobblers Fan👞

A busy memorable few days at the Cobblers after a big game under the Friday night lights at the weekend. With a record crowd of 7,798, which is the biggest…

Scunthorpe United – HOME

After a busy memorable busy weekend for the Cobblers family. After a big game under the Friday night lights at the weekend. With a record crowd of 7,798, which is…

REPLAY WINNERS FACE MANCHESTER UNITED TIE

The Cobblers wherein the FA Cup fifth round draws for the first time since 1970. The Cobblers last featured in the 5th round when they faced Manchester United at the…

Midfielder and striker are added to the squad

Northampton Town have made a double loan signing. Arsenal midfielder James Olayinka has arrived at the PTS Academy Stadium on loan for the rest of the season. 19 year old…

Mark Marshall signs for the Cobblers

Marshall, a pacey and tricky winger by trade, was released by Gillingham on Thursday and becomes Keith Curle’s first signing since the transfer window opened on New Year’s Day. Other…

Keith Curle has now handed 100 first team appearances to Northampton Town Academy players

The appearance of Scott Pollock and Morgan Roberts against Derby County on Friday night means the Cobblers have passed a major milestone of 100 appearances from current or former Academy…

Matty Blair

NAME MATTHEW JAMES BLAIR BORN Warwick 21st. July 1989 POSITION Winger JOINED 10th January 2014 (Loan) DEBUT V York City (L2) 11th. January 2014 ( 24- 174) FIRST GOAL V…

Northampton Town vs Derby County

Northampton Town takes on Derby County in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup live on BT Sport 1 in the club’s first appearance at this stage of the…

Cobblers Past are saddened to learn the passing of Eric Brookes

Former Northampton Town defender Eric Brookes, who was part of the Cobblers team beaten 8-2 by a George Best-inspired Manchester United, has passed away aged 75. Eric was mostly a…

PREVIEW- Northampton vs Cheltenham

Who are they? Cheltenham Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. The team compete in League Two, the fourth tier…

Team of the decade- What’s yours?

As the decade comes to a close the Sixfeilds pitch as seen many players cross the sidelines. Andy holt, Michael Jacobs, Chris Hackett, Ryan Gilligan, Kelvin Langmead, Ben Tozer, Luke…

PREVIEW – Northampton VS Forest Green Rovers

The Cobblers face Forst Green Rovers at Sixfeilds and Rovers have lost their last three of their previous four games in all competitions, including a midweek 1-0 defeat to Carlisle…

PREVIEW- Exeter City

The Cobblers has lost just one of their last nine games in all competitions and currently sit sixth in Sky Bet League Two, two places and two points below tomorrow’s…

Dave Bowen- Coming Soon

I’m delighted to finally reveal that the Dave Bowen Book that Frank and I were working on before he sadly passed away will be published and available to purchase very…

Preview- Northampton VS Crewe

Cobblers, currently ninth, are eying a fifth win in six and a place in the play-offs. The fourth-placed visitors have been in excellent form themselves, especially away from home, so…

🌺Bernard’s Story

Bernard’s Story Bernard was one of four brothers, three who played for the Cobblers, The other brother played Rugby for the Saints! They were sons of the senior master at…

🏟️Hardenhuish Park

What is Hardenhuish Park like? Tucked away in a leafy part of town you could easily drive past Hardenhuish Park and not know it was there. The ground sits in…

🔵 🐦 – Who are Chippenham Town?

Chippenham Town Football Club is a football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. They are currently members of the National League South, the sixth tier of English football, and play…

Preview- Oldham VS Northampton

It’s matchday and the Cobblers face Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. In a week where Cobblers Past turned 5 and when the under 18s were knocked out of the FA…

Preview – Northampton VS Cambridge

It’s matchday and the Cobblers face Cambridge United at Sixfeilds Stadium. This ends a busy week for the Cobblers, as on Monday Evening the Cobblers got drawn away to Chippenham…

Happy Birthday Graham Carr!

Carr joined his first professional club, Northampton Town in August 1962 and captained their reserve side before breaking into their first team. He played 27 times in Northampton’s only season…

ANNUAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

Northampton Town will stage the club’s annual service of remembrance at the Cambridge United game on Saturday. The service will be conducted by Club Chaplain Haydon Spenceley and will take…

Preview- Carlisle United VS Northampton Town

It’s Matchday, after a great 2-0 victory over Salford City at the weekend. Keith Curle will be hoping for some of the same. After a long 247 miles trip up…

FA Cup- Chippenham Town Away

In the draw for the first round of the Emirates FA Cup, Northampton Town have been drawn away to Chippenham Town of the Vanarama National League South. Ties will be…

FA Cup- 1st round

The Cobblers will learn their first round opponent in this year’s Emirates FA Cup on Monday 21st October live on BBC 2. Key Dates Fourth Round Qualifying Saturday 19 October…

Anderson Returns!

Northampton Town has signed winger Paul Anderson on a short term deal. Anderson, who has made more than 350 senior career appearances for the likes of Swansea City, Nottingham Forest,…

Preview- Northampton VS Salford

Today’s game is one for the history books as this is the first time that we have ever played Salford in any competition. SKY BET LEAGUE 2 Saturday October 12th,…

Sammo is back!

Northampton Town have appointed Ian Sampson as the club’s new Academy Manager. Sampson will need no introduction to Cobblers supporters. The club’s second ever highest appearance maker, playing 449 times…

Happy 25th Birthday Sixfields!

15th October 1994, and Sixfields Stadium became the home of Northampton Town for the next 25 years and beyond. A move away from the old County Ground to a new…

3 Northampton VS Macclesfield – Preview

The Cobblers are back at home after two games away were they grabbed their first point of the 2019/20 campaign and unfortunately getting knocked out of the league cup at…

6 Northampton VS Plymouth- Preview

After a win in our first Leasing.com trophy game in midweek, Cobblers look forward to welcoming Plymouth Argyle to the PTS Academy Stadium this weekend. In this preview, we will…

5 Colchester VS Northampton- Preview

After a win on the Cobblers first Tuesday night game of the 2019/20 season the Cobblers play their second away game in one week. Will we see new loan goalkeeper…

4 Swindon vs Northampton – Preview

The first Tuesday night of the 2019/20 season as the Cobblers travel to the County Ground with a 7.45 pm kick-off. After a disappointing game against Macclesfield on Saturday at…

2 Port Vale vs Northampton-PREVIEW

The Cobblers play their first game away from home of the season after the narrow 1-0 loss against Walsall in the fist game of the season, the lads are hoping…

1 Northampton VS Walsall- Preview

The Cobblers kick off the 2019/20 campaign at home to Walsall. The new-look Cobblers with 12 new additions, the Cobblers Pre-season ended with a 2-1 win over MK Dons. Walsall…

Bob Church

Northampton Town are deeply saddened by the passing of Club President Bob Church MBE.b Bob became a Director of Northampton Town in 1986 and served on the Board for 10…

Chris Hackett

NAME CHRISTOPHER JAMES HACKETT BORN Oxford 1st March 1983 POSITION Winger JOINED 1st August 2012 DEBUT V Cardiff City (cc) 14th August 2012 ( 28- 166) FIRST GOAL V Rotherham…