Northampton Town will conclude their 2026/27 pre-season campaign with a trip to Damson Park to face Solihull Moors on Saturday, managed by Chris Millington. The Cobblers, led by Chris Hogg, drew 0-0 with Cambridge United earlier this week in their latest warm-up fixture.
What’s the latest form?
Northampton Town’s final 2025 League One standing saw them finish 24th with 35 points from 46 games, scoring 39 and conceding 74, a goal difference of -35. Their recent form reads five straight losses, leaving them 68 points behind champions Lincoln.
How did the Cobblers prepare?
Solihull Moors earned a credible 1-1 draw against Burton Albion in midweek, while Northampton Town’s goalless stalemate with Cambridge United marked their second pre-season outing. Both sides are fine-tuning ahead of the new season.
What’s the historical context?
Founded in 1897, Northampton Town began in the Northants League before rising through the divisions. Their sole top-flight season came in 1965/66, ending in relegation. Herbert Chapman, later a legend at Arsenal, once managed the Cobblers in the early 1900s.
