COBBLERS PAST
Alan Young will be the man in the middle when Northampton Town welcome Newport County to Sixfields. Young will be assisted by Lee Venamore and Ian Cooper, with Matthew Scholes taking up the role of fourth official. Alan Young The experienced official has already taken charge of two National League fixtures this season. His first came on 22 August as […]
Ahead of the Cobblers’ meeting with Swindon Town, we take a look at a few players who have represented both clubs. Frank Large A Cobblers favourite, Frank Large made 250 appearances and scored 96 goals for Northampton. He also had a spell with Swindon, scoring four goals in 17 appearances. Alan Mayes Alan Mayes scored four times in […]
As the fixture list continues to throw up festive football, New Year’s Day has become a familiar date for Cobblers supporters in recent seasons. Whether it’s been battling for points at Sixfields or enduring difficult afternoons on the road, the first game of the calendar year has often set the tone for what’s to come. […]
With Northampton Town set to make the trip to Leicester City in the First Round of the Carabao Cup, Cobblers supporters may be casting their minds back to the last time the two sides met at the King Power Stadium — then known as the Walkers Stadium. That meeting came in October 2008, with the […]
As another season kicks off and fans file through the turnstiles with fresh hope, we cast our minds back to the last time Northampton Town began a campaign with three points — a hard-earned and memorable win away at Bristol Rovers on the opening day of the 2015/16 season. It was a sun-soaked Saturday at the Memorial […]
Surname: Wheatley Forenames: Ethan Joseph Birthdate: 19-Jan-2006 Birth Place: Stockport Position: Forward FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App Gls App Gls App Gls 2023/24 Manchester Utd 8th (Prem) W 0+3 0 0 0 0 0 (2023) Manchester United U21 (L) 2025 Walsall 4th […]
Surname: List Forenames: Elliott Ricardo Wignal Birthdate: 12-May-1997 Birth Place: Camberwell Position: Winger FA — League — — FA Cup — —- Other —- Season Club Lgue Pos Cup Signed App Gls App Gls App Gls 2014/15 Crystal Palace (Y) 10th (Prem) R5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015/16 Gillingham 9th (Lgue 1) R1 […]
NAME SAMUEL TOBIAS HOSKINS BORN Dorchester 4th. February 1993 POSITION Striker JOINED 1st. August 2015 DEBUT V Bristol Rovers 8th. August 2015 ( 22-185) FIRST GOAL V Blackpool (Lc) 11th. August 2015 (22- 188) LAST GOAL LAST GAME LEFT HONOURS LEAGUE 2 CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 (Cobblers) APPEARANCES GOALS SEASON CLUB […]
It’s hard to believe it’s been years since that unforgettable afternoon at Sixfields—the day Northampton Town sealed promotion to League One, and the day hope truly returned. We can still picture it clearly. Nicky Adams rising high to meet the cross and nod the Cobblers into an early lead. The roar from the stands, the electricity in the […]
On Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, the League Managers Association (LMA) shared the unfortunate news on behalf of Aidy Boothroyd, announcing that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In light of this news, we reflect on Boothroyd’s time with the Cobblers and his broader football career. Playing Career As a player, Boothroyd was a full-back […]
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 – – 39 6 2.520′ Wolverhampton Wanderers U21 25 – – – – 36 6 2.250′ Ebbsfleet United 19 – 1 – – 22 6 1.770′ […]
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) 02 Oct 1920 Swansea Town v Northampton Town D 2-2 Division Three (South) 04 Feb 1922 Northampton Town v Swansea Town L 0-1 Division Three […]
Northampton Town v Swansea City 15/03/2008
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 locally as a boxer. Tony spent several seasons at the County ground firstly as an amateur then turning professional in late 1959. With so many […]
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: 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 Gls App Gls App Gls 2013/14 Crystal Palace 11th (Prem) R4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014/15 Millwall 22nd (Champ) (R) R3 30-Aug-2014 0 […]
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. CUP WINNERS 1928 DIED Rochford 2nd. October 1972 SEASON CLUB DIV. POS. LEAGUE F.A.CUP Condor Ath. […]
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 spells at both Forest Green Rovers and Accrington Stanley. He joined Exeter City in 2019 and played 39 times for the Grecians, helping them achieve […]
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 of the thrillers. December 5th see us take a trip back to 1986 A rainy night in Southend, one of the best games for the […]
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 play off final win. The club are grateful for the support of All Things Management who are the club’s official 125 partner and the supporters […]
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 a number of changes to the side that started in the previous league fixture. Injury ruled out Jak McCourt while Kenji Gorre and Gabriel Zakuani […]
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 a decent save. But the Cobblers broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute when Clive Platt headed home a cross from Chris Hackett. Boosted by […]
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 looked on course for victory having lead 1-0 since the 19th minute when Harry Smith climbed to meet Mark Marshall’s corner with a towering header […]
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 2-1 draft to Colchester in the area semi final of the league Trophy. Gibb, Cooper and Grayson all came in for Gayle, Hunter and Martin. […]
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 The second game of the year saw Mills return to the the side. Ex -Don Ryan Watson fired over after a tentative opening few minutes. […]
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 free-kick, before John-Joe O’Toole doubled the lead when he deflected Ricky Holmes’ shot into the back of the net. Rod McDonald headed a third for […]
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 ahead on 38 minutes with a simple tap-in after tackling Plymouth keeper Luke McCormick as he received right-back Kelvin Mellor’s back pass. Argyle substitute Gregg […]
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 the Republic of Ireland national team – earning 15 caps and a spot in the 1994 World Cup squad. The attacking midfielder of Irish descent […]
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 one red card. His last Boro match was last season, for the 1-1 draw at Newport County in which just one yellow card was handed […]
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 City and Colchester United facing one another in the other semi-final for the chance to play at Wembley Stadium in a one-off tie to see […]
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 […]
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 growing up with Bristol Rovers, being part of the Gas setup that lost to Cobblers in the ’98 playoff Semi-Finals. It’s fair to say that […]
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 that saw Cobblers steamroll through the league. His is a story of a meteoric rise from playing at Nuneaton with the likes of Trevor Morley […]
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 a glittering FA Cup run to lace the glories of the fourth division campaign were· I doomed as much by the weather as by […]