NORTHAMPTON TOWN v CHARLTON ATHLETIC
SATURDAY 2nd MARCH 2024
3:00 PM
SIXFIELDS STADIUM
SKY BET LEAGUE ONE
11th-placed Northampton Town host 19th-placed Charlton Athletic in Sky Bet League One on Saturday afternoon.
TEAM NEWS
Jon Brady has named the same starting XI for the last three fixtures and the Cobblers boss is pleased to have had that continuity.
“I do like continuity but I can also be flexible if we need to be,” he said.
“Having players back and available and more competition for places is great. We’ve got some bumps and bruises from the weekend but hopefully everyone should be okay for Charlton. I’m not expecting anyone else to come back in for Saturday and the squad will be similar.
“We’ve had a busy schedule of late and it’s been good to have this midweek free but we know we have got the same challenge ahead.
"It is a brutal schedule but we have to face it head on.
“We’ve been patient with the players coming back like Ben Fox and we’ve had to gradually build up minutes.
“Ben coming back has been a big positive and it’s been good for Will Hondermarck to get a run of games. He’s in strong form and it’s great to have that competition for places that we’ve now got. I’ve not always had that before in my time here and to have that competition is a massive positive for us."
THE MANAGER’S VIEW
Click the image below to watch Jon Brady's press conference in full!
THE VIEW INSIDE THE DRESSING ROOM
Click the image below to hear the full pre match interview with Ben Fox!
LEAGUE FORM
|
POS |
Club |
PLD |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
PTS |
|
11 |
Northampton Town |
34 |
14 |
6 |
14 |
47 |
50 |
-3 |
48 |
|
19 |
Charlton Athletic |
35 |
8 |
13 |
14 |
49 |
53 |
-4 |
37 |
Northampton Town - WDWLDL
Saturday 24th February 2024 - Burton Albion - Away - W 2-0 - Leonard, Pinnock
Tuesday 20th February 2024 - Oxford United - Away - D 2-2 - Hondermarck, Springett
Saturday 17th February 2024 - Bristol Rovers - Home - W 3-1 - Brough, Pinnock, Leonard
Tuesday 13th February 2024 - Leyton Orient - Away - L 3-4 - Leonard, Bowie, Simpson
Saturday 10th February 2024 - Bolton Wanderers - Home - D 1-1 - Bowie
Saturday 3rd February 2024 - Portsmouth - Away - L 1-4 - Leonard
Charlton Athletic - WDDDLL
Tuesday 27th February 2024 - Derby County - Away - W 2-1 - May, Anderson
Saturday 24th February 2024 - Portsmouth - Home - D 0-0
Saturday 17th February 2024 - Bolton Wanderers - Away - D 3-3 - Small, Jones, Kanu
Tuesday 13th February 2024 - Lincoln City - Home - D 1-1 - Ladapo
Saturday 10th February 2024 - Reading - Away - L 0-2
Saturday 3rd February 2024 - Derby County - Home - L 0-1
LOOKING BACK
|
League Meetings |
33 |
|
Northampton Town Wins |
10 |
|
Draws |
12 |
|
Charlton Athletic Wins |
11 |
Louis Appéré scored a 97th-minute winner as Northampton Town snatched a 3-2 victory away to 10-player Charlton Athletic in the reverse fixture in January.
The Cobblers opened the scoring early on when Tyreece Simpson controlled Kieron Bowie’s through ball, cut inside and finished.
The Addicks equalised midway through the opening period as the unfortunate Aaron McGowan turned Alfie May’s low cross into his own net.
However, the defender made amends less than two minutes later when he set up Sam Hoskins who swept home to restore the visitors’ lead.
Freddie Ladapo’s shot was blocked and Tennai Watson drilled the follow-up across goal to draw the visitors level three minutes into first half injury time.
Charlton were reduced to 10 players late on when Tayo Edun was sent-off for a second bookable offence, and Appéré slotted home having ran onto Mitch Pinnock’s pass to put the Cobblers ahead for the third time deep into the seven additional minutes.
The defeat led to the dismissal of Addicks head coach Michael Appleton, following a 10-match winless run in Sky Bet League One.
TICKETS
Tickets are available for Saturday's game with Charlton Athletic at Sixfields.
Tickets are now on sale from ntfcdirect.co.uk, by calling 01604 683777 or by visiting the ticket office.
Adult £24 (£25)
Senior £20 (£21)
Under 21s £20 (£21)
Under 18s £12 (£13)
Under 14s £8 (£9)
Under 7s FREE
Proof of age may be required.
Disabled supporters will pay the appropriate age category price, with a free carer ticket available for those who qualify.
Proof of status required.
FOLLOWING THE GAME
Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary by signing into their account and visiting the match centre from around 2pm on Saturday.
Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can watch all the action live, with commentary from BBC Radio Northampton.
You can follow live match updates over on the official Northampton Town X (formerly Twitter) account. Our X handle is @ntfc.
Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to BBC Radio Northampton, please note that this is not available online.
There will be post-match reaction on the website, our official YouTube channel and iFollow.
