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On this day in 1918, former Northampton Town captain and player-manager George Fredrick Lessons was killed in action in France while serving with the Northampton Regiment. Born in Heaton Norris, Cheshire, on 30 August 1883, Lessons played for Lawrence’s and Notts Jardine before joining Nottingham Forest in April 1904, where he made 34 appearances and […]
Northampton Town Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former Northampton Town player Paul Matthews. Matthews began his football career relatively late, having played rugby at school, before going on to spend nine seasons with Leicester City. He later represented Mansfield Town and Rotherham United before joining the Cobblers on loan. Northampton manager Clive Walker, […]
Simon Mather will be the man in the middle for Tuesday night’s EFL Trophy clash between Northampton Town and Brighton & Hove Albion U21s at Sixfields. The Man in the Middle Mather is no stranger to the Cobblers, having taken charge of seven Northampton league fixtures since 2021. Town have lost just once with Mather in charge, recording three […]
Surname Warhurst Forenames Matthew Ethan Birthdate 25-Sep-2006 Birth Place Stalybridge Position Centre-Forward Height 1.87 m Season Club League Signed League Apps League Goals Notes 2024/25 Manchester City U21 Premier League 2 01-Jul-2024 8 3 Also featured in UEFA Youth League, Premier League International Cup and EFL Trophy.
Surname Donacien Forenames Janoi Denzil Naieme Birthdate 03-Nov-1993 Birth Place Castries, St Lucia Position Central Defender Debut Tranmere Rovers v Morecambe, League 2 (30-Aug-2014) Season Club League Position FA Cup Signed League Apps League Goals FA Cup Apps FA Cup Goals Other Apps Other Goals 2012/13 Aston Villa 15th (Prem) R4 01-Jul-2012 0 0 0 0 […]
Surname Maxwell Forenames James Ian Birthdate 09-Dec-2001 Birth Place Crewe Position Full Back Debut Bradford City v Doncaster Rovers, League 2 (30-Jul-2022) Season Club League Position FA Cup Signed League Apps League Goals FA Cup Apps FA Cup Goals Other Apps Other Goals (2019) Rangers — — — — — — — — — (2020) Queen […]
Surname Jeacock Forenames Zachary Anton John Birthdate 08-May-2001 Birth Place Birmingham Position Goalkeeper Debut Birmingham City v Brentford, Championship (12-Sep-2020) Season Club League Position FA Cup Signed League Apps FA Cup Apps Other Apps 2018/19 Birmingham City 17th (Champ) R3 — 0 0 0 (2018) Stourport Swifts (L) — — — — — — (2019) […]
Chris Doig has joined The Cobblers as assistant manager, returning to Sixfields more than 15 years after ending his playing career with the club. The former defender originally joined the Cobblers on loan from Nottingham Forest F.C. in 2003 before making the move permanent in 2005. Across two spells with the club, Doig made 129 […]
Northampton Town F.C. have appointed former Norwich City F.C. assistant head coach Chris Hogg as the club’s new manager. Born in Middlesbrough on 12 March 1985, Hogg began his youth career with York City F.C. before joining Ipswich Town F.C. in 2001 for a compensation fee reported at £150,000. Playing Career Hogg was a defender […]
All the ins and outs at the Cobblers and ex-Cobblers. Players not offered new contracts:Jordan Willis, Tom Eaves, Theo Avery, Kyle Edwards, Josh Tomlinson, Matty Ireland, Michael Jacobs*, Jack Vale* *Club options remain on Jacobs and Vale, to be decided after a new manager is appointed. Loan players returning to parent clubs:Jake Evans, Michael Forbes, […]
Football fans around the football league are rallying in support of former striker Neil Grayson after it was revealed he has been diagnosed with Dementia. A fundraising campaign, launched via a JustGiving crowdfunding page for Neil Grayson, has quickly gathered momentum, with fans uniting to support a player whose made a great impact at the […]
The game will be the Cobblers’ 5,000th league game across all leagues the club have completed in since 1897/98, including the Northants League, Midland League, Southern League and the Football League/EFL.
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 he replaced Alan Woan in the Cobbler’s forward line after the club’s top scorer went down with food poisoning. He lined up against the Arsenal in the […]
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 Gls App Gls 2020/21 Norwich City 1st (Champ) (P) R4 0 0 0 0 0 0 (2020) Norwich City U21 (L) 2021/22 Norwich City 20th […]
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 take up Fourth Official duties for the fixture. Mr Drysdale hasn’t officiated Barrow this season, but he did oversee last season’s 3-2 home victory over […]
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 Gls App Gls App Gls Pen (2017) Shelbourne (2017) Drogheda United 2019/20 Norwich City 20th (Prem) (R) R6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 […]
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 the club. The club’s former youth team coach, Brady has been in charge of the Cobblers since February 2021 overseeing a marked improvement in results […]
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 Gls App Gls App Gls 2016/17 Manchester Utd 6th (Prem) R6 1 1 0 0 0 0 2017/18 Preston North End 7th (Champ) R4 01-Jul-2017 […]
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 three seasons with the club he was released without making a first team appearance. He was later re-signed playing in the Cardiff side that was […]
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 over 125 appearances until injury cut short his professional career. Tony joined the club as a junior and then signed professionally after leaving school before […]
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 Ronson sold his shares to Derek Banks, a tobacco trader, who cleared outstanding debts, and together with a consortium of businessmen gave new manager Graham […]
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 15th ever. In August 2015 Sam joined the Cobblers where he still is today in 2021 so far he has made 232 appearances scoring 36 […]
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 was so impressive that at one stage he was being considered for an England youth cap until it was discovered he was born in Scotland. […]
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 and writing for the program. This year in our 125th season sees me look back on a memorable season in the clubs history. Also, taking […]
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 season, is a modern twist on the kit worn by Graham Carr’s 1986/87 Division 4 title winning side and will be available to pre-order via ntfcstore.com from […]
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 from the club’s 125 years, be that a shirt, a scarf, a ball, some programmes, old tickets or season tickets, maybe even an old turnstile […]
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 College football at Boston before transferring to Quinnipiac University in 2006. Won 2 NCAA statistical awards leading the NCAA division one men’s team in saves […]
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 birthday game against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday, a special charity legends and celebrity game in April and an official 125 dinner in September. As part […]
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 on Saturday and here is your guide to what is happening. MATCH PROGRAMME A special 100 page souvenir match programme will be available priced at […]
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 second round after the draw was made on Monday night. Second round ties will be played on the weekend of December 3, 4 and 5.
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 who are members of the 125th anniversary working party group, the club have commissioned kit manufacturer hummel to produce designs offering a modern take on […]
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 we beat them 3-0 when Keshi Anderson scored a second half hat-trick. Matches scheduled to take place week commencing 9 August*.
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. Darrell Clarke’s side will visit Sixfields on Saturday August 7, before Jon Brady’s team face back to back away games against Colchester United and Newport […]
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 u 21’s have been added to the group. Dates are subject to change but games are provisionally scheduled to be played w/c August 30, w/c […]
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 1997 Division 3 Play Off Final, made 169 appearances for the club between 1994 and 1998, and is now helping Jon Brady, Marc Richards and […]
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) woven in to the shirt and the shirt will be worn for a home game in March 2022. We are also honoured to be working […]
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 carpenter. He joined Norwich City in 1953 and scored within three minutes of his league debut v Northampton! In two and a half seasons at […]
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 Two. Keith and Colin did incredible work to keep us up and out of trouble in the 2018/19 season. The following season which was cut […]
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 and called the game off. “In the interests of player safety, the correct decision was to call the game off,” he said. “There has been […]
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 missed by everyone who knew him. We send our sincerest condolences to Steve’s family and friends.
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 with Doncaster boy’s side. He joined Wath Wanderers at the time, a Wolves Nursery side, signing for Wanderers in 1952. He made his debut v […]
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 but only made a handful of appearances. He joined Accrington and in his first season broke the goal scoring record with 35 league goals in […]
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 The Guardian as one of the young Premier League talents to look out for alongside the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold. He signed for Wolves in […]
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 United in Sky Bet League One, playing 15 times and recording six clean sheets. Mitchell started his career at Newcastle United but has spent the […]
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 SSG and most recently Le Puy Foot. He played for a clutch of lower-tier French clubs before making the move to England and signed for […]
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 2 table. After steering the team away from relegation trouble in 2018/19, he led the side to promotion via the play offs this season, thanks […]
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 period and went ahead through Ryan Watson’s early deflected strike after a long throw. Callum Morton doubled the lead when he reacted quickly to tap […]
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 orphaned after the death of his English mother and his Barbadian father. He became a professional footballer and played for the Cobblers. After war broke […]
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 Cliff Holton, and he scored 18 goals in 20 games. He left soon after but returned in 1967 when the club needed his goals to […]
“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 at this sad time. Alexander ‘Alec’ Carson was born in Glasgow but brought up in Corby, a Northamptonshire town that attracted many people from Scotland […]
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 consent. As a player, the experienced Jepson played over 350 games for Port Vale, Preston North End, Exeter City, Huddersfield Town, Bury, Oldham Athletic and […]
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 years, before becoming the Club President. A huge Cobblers fan, even though his health was failing in recent years, Bob was still a regular attender […]