Match preview: Northampton Town vs Imps

The Imps will aim for a third-straight win when travelling to Northampton Town on Tuesday 15 August (7.45pm KO).

All the key information ahead of the Sky Bet League One fixture can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

More than 550 tickets have been sold for the visit to Northampton Town.

Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets from the Imps before 12noon on Tuesday 15 August, which is when they go off sale from the LNER Stadium.

Any remaining tickets will be available to purchase from the small ticketing cabin near the away stand at Sixfields Stadium, which is where supporters can also collect tickets from.

Please note there is a £1 increase when purchasing tickets at Northampton.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming domestically for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency if outside the UK and Ireland.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

iFollow Imps subscribers can watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

City supporters unable to make it to Northampton will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

Purchase your match pass HERE.

NORTHAMPTON TOWN

Nickname: The Cobblers

Founded: 1897

Stadium: Sixfields Stadium

Manager: Jon Brady

Top scorer: Sam Hoskins (one goal)

League position: 18th

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 3-0 Wycombe Wanderers

Sky Bet League One

City: Jensen, Sorensen (Smith 71’), Brown (Burroughs 65’), Eyoma, O’Connor, Roughan, Erhahon, Hamilton (Bishop 65’), Hackett, Mandroiu (Duffy 88'), House (Walker 65’). Subs (not used): Wright, Makama.

Wigan Athletic 2-1 Northampton Town

Sky Bet League One

Northampton: Thompson, Odimayo (McGowan 74’), Sherring, Guthrie (Appere 82’), Brough, Hondermarck (Bowie 74’), Sowerby, Leonard, Hoskins, Simpson (Monthe 78’), Pinnock. Subs (not used): Max Dyche, Peter Abimbola, James Dadge.

LEAGUE FORM

Northampton: LL

Imps: LW

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

KITS

Northampton: Home

Imps: Away

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Ollie Yates

Assistant referee: James Vallance

Assistant referee: Samuel Fudge

Fourth official: Anthony Da Costa

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