Northampton Town are set to face Leicester City in the Carabao Cup first round, as the Cobblers look to bounce back from a poor start to the season. The match will take place next Saturday, with Northampton Town currently sitting 24th in League One, 35 points behind leaders Lincoln, with a goal difference of -27. In their last five matches, Northampton Town have lost all five, with a recent form of LLLLL.
What happened?
Leicester City have been handed a potential transfer hint over John Souttar after the Scotland defender was left out of Rangers' opening league match at Dundee United. Rangers Review reports that Russell Martin is keen on a reunion with a player he managed during his short spell with Rangers, and that talks are continuing, with Leicester and Swansea City the two main contenders.
Why it matters for Northampton Town
The match against Leicester City will be a tough test for Northampton Town, who are still searching for their first win of the season. The Cobblers will need to be at their best if they are to cause an upset against a strong Leicester City side.
What comes next?
Northampton Town will be looking to bounce back from their poor start to the season, and a win against Leicester City would be a great way to do so. The match will take place next Saturday, and the Cobblers will be hoping to put on a strong performance against a tough opponent.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 24th in League One, 35 pts, 9W-8D-25L from 42 games, recent form LLLLL. Goals this season: 35 scored, 62 conceded (-27 goal difference). Title race: 58 points behind leaders Lincoln.
