Match Report
Northampton Town claimed a 4-2 victory over Walsall in the EFL Trophy (Round of 16). Before the match, Northampton Town were 1st in the EFL Trophy table with Walsall in 2nd. The history between these teams (2016–2026) is evenly balanced with 5 wins each. Northampton Town had scored 6 goals this season (2.0 per game), Walsall had 3 (1.0 per game). Northampton Town's goals came from Sam Hoskins (62'), Tom Eaves (90'), Kamarai Swyer (18'), Sam Hornby (48'); Walsall scored through Daniel Kanu (75'), Albert Adomah (5'). Match stats: possession 57%-43%, shots 23-4, on target 9-3, corners 10-2. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
Northampton Town: Sam Hoskins (62'), Tom Eaves (90'), Kamarai Swyer (18'), Sam Hornby (48') · Walsall: Daniel Kanu (75'), Albert Adomah (5')
Key stats
Possession: Northampton Town 57% · Walsall 43% · Total shots: 23-4 · On target: 9-3 · Corners: 10-2