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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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.…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…