Northampton Town have completed three deadline day signings, adding winger Owen Dale, midfielder Sam Chambers and defender Josh Powell to their League Two squad. The moves aim to strengthen Chris Hogg's side, which currently sits 19th in the table with two points from three games.
The most experienced arrival is 27-year-old winger Owen Dale, who joins as a free agent on a 12-month contract. Dale was part of Oxford United's League One promotion-winning squad in 2025 and spent last season on loan at Plymouth Argyle. Radio Northampton sports reporter Jake Sharpe, Dale's arrival is a coup for the Cobblers, providing a natural right-sided midfielder for a team that has scored just once this season.
Sam Chambers, a 19-year-old attacking midfielder, joins on a season-long loan from Leeds United. Manager Chris Hogg told the club website the player had turned down opportunities from a higher level to join Northampton. Chambers, a product of the Leeds academy, made his first-team debut in 2024 and can operate in various midfield and forward roles.
Defender Josh Powell arrives on loan from Nottingham Forest to provide depth across the back line. The 21-year-old has League Two experience from spells at Colchester United and Fleetwood Town last season. Hogg said Powell is a player Forest think highly of and will offer competition, particularly for left-back James Maxwell.
These additions address specific needs in a squad that has conceded two goals while scoring only one in its opening three league matches. The club's current form reads DLD, leaving them five points behind early leaders Barnet. Fans can track the squad's evolution on the official squad page.
In their most recent outing, Northampton Town drew 1-1 with Gillingham at the MEMS Priestfield Stadium. Logan Briggs equalised for the Cobblers in the 36th minute after his initial shot was blocked, curling the rebound into the top corner. The point leaves Northampton looking to build momentum.
The immediate focus shifts to integrating the new signings ahead of the next fixture. Northampton Town host Newport County at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday, September 5th. Newport currently sit 11th in the League Two standings, making it an important early-season test. Supporters can find full details for this and all upcoming matches on the club's fixtures schedule. The deadline day business concludes with three new faces aiming to help improve the team's league position.
