Date: 8 May 1993Location: Gay Meadow, ShrewsburyAttendance: 6,612 On a tense spring afternoon in May 1993, Northampton Town pulled off one of the most dramatic escapes in their history — a comeback victory over Shrewsbury Town that not only stunned the home crowd but also secured the Cobblers’ survival in Division Three. The odds were firmly stacked against them. Sitting precariously near the bottom of the table, Northampton knew only a win would do — and even then, their fate partly lay in the hands of other results. The game couldn’t have started much worse for the Cobblers. Shrewsbury were two goals to the good within the first half hour. Lynch opened the scoring in the 24th minute, turning in a precise Smith free kick, before a defensive error from Angus gifted Griffiths a chance to make it 2–0 — which he duly took. But what followed was a second-half turnaround that would go down in club folklore. Leading by example on his 250th League appearance, Phil Chard began the fightback in the 51st minute, capitalizing on a poor back pass from Turner to slot past Edwards. Belief surged through the Cobblers’ ranks. In the 72nd minute, substitute Gavin leveled the score, seizing on a miskicked clearance by Turner after a dangerous cross from Wilkin. But Northampton weren’t finished. With just six minutes left on the clock, Gavin struck again — this time charging down a panicked clearance from the Shrewsbury keeper and bundling the ball into the net to complete a stunning comeback. The final whistle brought scenes of joy and relief. Northampton Town had done enough. Although Hereford’s 1–0 win over Halifax meant heartbreak for the Shaymen, the Cobblers had pulled off their great escape — avoiding the drop with grit, determination, and a bit of late drama. Statistically, Northampton dominated: 8 shots to Shrewsbury’s 4, and 7 corners to the home side’s 3. Even the bookings — Chard and Terry — reflected a team that refused to go down without a fight. Over three decades on, that afternoon at Gay Meadow remains a defining moment for Northampton Town — a reminder that even in football’s darkest hours, belief can change everything.

Date: Sunday 8th May 2022Location: Harpole Playing Fields It was a landmark day in the history of Northampton Town Women as they secured promotion to the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands with a commanding 2-0 victory over Lincoln United — sealing the East Midlands Women’s Regional Football League Premier Division title with two games to spare. On that decisive Sunday, goals from Leah Cudone and Charlie Cooper crowned a superb season for the Cobblers, whose dominance had been building steadily under the guidance of joint managers Lou Barry and Josh Oldfield. The managers made five changes from the side that had beaten Rise Park midweek, including a first start for Favour Omenazu, and returns to the XI for Fay Noble and Cudone — changes that would prove pivotal. Although the first half saw possession evenly split, it was the home side who looked the more dangerous throughout. Early chances fell to Beth Artemiou, who forced Lincoln keeper Amy Hood into a smart stop within two minutes, and Alex Dicks, whose effort was blocked after a dangerous cross-goal strike. Lincoln’s only real threat before the break was a speculative free-kick from Olivia Smith that clipped the crossbar, but Northampton’s pressure finally told 10 minutes before half-time. A sublime pass from Rachael Mumford sliced through the Lincoln defence, and Cudone made no mistake — slotting home clinically to give the Cobblers a deserved lead. Dicks nearly made it two moments before the interval, dancing through the box only to see her low strike slide agonizingly wide. The second half was more balanced, with both teams battling for territory but creating little. Bianca Luttman was alert to snuff out a Lincoln cross, and Jo Daniel was on hand to mop up the danger as the visitors searched for a way back in. But Northampton weren’t finished. With 10 minutes left, substitute Charlie Cooper met Artemiou’s deep cross at the far post and hooked it in off the upright — a moment that not only sealed the three points but ignited jubilant celebrations around Harpole. The final whistle confirmed what fans and players had been dreaming of all season: promotion secured, champions crowned, and the promise of a new chapter in the FA Women’s National League. Barry and Oldfield’s side still had two games to play, including a Thursday night clash with Leicester City Ladies, but their league legacy was already written. Avoiding defeat in those matches would see them finish the campaign unbeaten— a fitting finale for a team that had captured hearts and headlines all season long.

Northampton Town 2–1 Crewe Alexandra (1987) On this day in 1987, scenes of pure jubilation unfolded at the County Ground as Northampton Town were finally crowned champions — sealing the title on goal difference with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Crewe Alexandra. In a bold move, the club had already… Read more: 🗓️ On This Day – April 29 – CHAMPIONS – AT LAST!

Today, we celebrate the career of Nicky Adams, a true Northampton Town legend. After a remarkable 22-year football career, Nicky will hang up his boots at the end of the season to take up a full-time coaching role. We take a look back at his memorable time with the Cobblers.… Read more: A Tribute to Nicky Adams: A True Cobblers Legend

Looking back at the Cobblers’ remarkable rise 60 years on.

It’s been nine years since that unforgettable afternoon at Sixfields—a 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers that sealed Northampton Town’s promotion to League One and sparked scenes of wild celebration. The Cobblers, unstoppable under Chris Wilder, ended a seven-year stay in League Two in dominant style. Now, on the anniversary of… Read more: The Cobblers’ 2015/16 Promotion-Winning Side – Where Are They Now?

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… Read more: FLASHBACK | A Day to Remember at Sixfields 🌟

On this day in 1988, Northampton Town produced a dramatic late turnaround to snatch a 2-1 victory over Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium. In front of a crowd of 4,131, the Cobblers showed resilience and quality to come from behind and secure three points. The match started as a cagey affair, with both sides struggling… Read more: 🔙 Flashback: Cobblers’ Late Comeback Stuns Gillingham – April 4, 1988

On April 2, 1988, Northampton Town climbed to fifth in the table after a pulsating 3-2 victory over Fulham at the County Ground. A crowd of 6,211 witnessed a dramatic contest that saw the Cobblers come from behind to claim all three points. The only change from the previous week’s… Read more: Cobblers Edge Fulham in Five-Goal Thriller

Akinfenwa Strikes Again as Cobblers Edge Past Grimsby Adebayo Akinfenwa’s 15th goal of the season proved decisive as Northampton Town secured victory over Grimsby Town, capitalizing on a controversial red card in the 66th minute. The Cobblers had taken an early lead through Liam Davis, who coolly slotted home in… Read more: #OnThisDay Grimsby 1 The Cobblers 2

County Ground, April 1, 1975 – Division 4 Reflecting on Northampton Town’s emphatic 3-0 triumph over Hartlepool at the County Ground, it remains a game that showcased the Cobblers’ attacking prowess and defensive resilience. In front of a crowd of 2,758, Northampton asserted their dominance early and never looked back.… Read more: #OnThisday in 1975 The Cobblers Convincing Victory Over Hartlepool

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… Read more: Former Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease