Match Report
A win had eluded Northampton Town for 5 matches. From the last five rounds, Northampton Town held 2 points of 15 and Birmingham City 9.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Northampton Town, 1 by Birmingham City, 2 drawn, at 2.5 goals per meeting. Only 25% of these meetings ended in a home win. These meetings skew tight — only 25% saw more than two goals.
The venue was Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, with room for 7,798 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Northampton Town led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Northampton Town: Jack Perkins (4'), Sam Hoskins (57'), Tyrese Fornah (89')