Northampton Town's England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault, causing actual bodily harm, at a Soho nightclub in London. The incident allegedly took place on December 6 last year.
What happened?
Ivan Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged on Thursday, 31 July with assault causing actual bodily harm. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 24 September.
Why it matters for Northampton Town
Toney plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and scored 42 goals last season, having transferred from English Premier League club Brentford for a fee of 53.8 million pounds ($72.3m) in 2024. The England international was part of his nation's squad for the 2026 World Cup, making two appearances – in the semifinal defeat by Argentina and in the third-place playoff victory over France.
What comes next?
Toney started his career at his local club, Northampton Town, before making the move to the English top flight with Newcastle United in 2015. He was something of a late bloomer at the highest level, having had to wait until 2023 for his England debut, when he came on as a substitute for Harry Kane in a match against Ukraine. Al-Ahli begin the new Saudi Pro League campaign on August 13, 2026, away against Diriyah Club, having finished third last season.
Northampton Town are currently 24th in League One, with 35 points from 46 games, and are 68 points behind leaders Lincoln. They have scored 39 goals and conceded 74 this season, with a goal difference of -35.
