Opening Day Matches
We look back on our last Six opening-day fixtures in the League. This season will see Stevenage be our first game of the season. What do you think the result…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summer Transfer Window 22/23
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)…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
⏮ 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…
⏮ 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…
👞 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…
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…
👞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…
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,…
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…
#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…
#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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
#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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…