Northampton Town have completed the signing of defender Josh Powell on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest. The 21-year-old full-back arrives as the club's 11th summer signing and their first on deadline day.
Manager Chris Hogg moved to bolster his defensive options with the Cobblers sitting 19th in League Two after three games. They have taken two points from a possible nine, with a goal difference of minus one after scoring once and conceding twice. The team is already five points behind early leaders Barnet.
Josh Powell is a product of Nottingham Forest's academy who made his professional debut during a loan spell at Colchester United. The energetic and attack-minded defender can operate at left-back or in several other positions. Last season, he made 15 appearances for Colchester United before heading to Fleetwood Town in January, where he featured a further 18 times. His hard-working style and versatility are seen as major assets for the League Two side.
Powell's arrival provides immediate depth and competition in Northampton Town's back line. Chris Hogg stated the player will boost the group. "Josh will provide depth and competition in the back line," Hogg said. "He has good attributes and is a good character." The signing is the club's third loan acquisition of the summer, following a busy recruitment period designed to strengthen the squad for the campaign ahead. At least one more signing is reportedly in the pipeline before the window fully closes.
The new defender joins a team looking to build momentum after a slow start. Their next opportunity comes quickly with a home match against Newport County on Saturday, September 5th. Newport currently sit 11th in the table, making it an important early fixture. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on the club's fixtures page and check the latest standings.
Powell's season-long loan deal was finalized on deadline day, adding another young talent to Chris Hogg's evolving squad for the 2026/27 season.
