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'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. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
The matchup in the EFL Trophy brings together Northampton Town and Walsall at Sixfields Stadium.
Northampton Town occupy 1st place with 9 points. Walsall, for their part, hold 2nd with 6.
The two clubs have crossed paths 12 times since 2016: Northampton Town have won 5, Walsall 5, and 2 have ended level.
At the final whistle it was 4-2, a win for Northampton Town.
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