Northampton Town suffer Leicester City's wrath after Stephy Mavididi's poor display
Northampton Town's Carabao Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Leicester City on Saturday. The Foxes' 28-year-old winger Stephy Mavididi was singled out by the home fans for his poor performance, which saw him create just one chance and being dispossessed four times.
What happened?
Mavididi's struggles on the pitch were evident from the start, with the winger failing to make an impact against the Cobblers. Despite being given the nod to start against Northampton, Mavididi was eventually taken off just after the hour mark.
Why it matters for Northampton Town
The defeat against Leicester City will be a setback for Northampton Town, who are still reeling from their poor performance in the 2025-26 season. The Cobblers finished 24th in League One, with 35 points from 46 games, and will be looking to improve their fortunes in the new season.
What comes next?
Northampton Town will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Leicester City when they take on Notts County in their opening game of the new season. The Cobblers will be hoping to get off to a better start than they did against the Foxes, but will face a tough test against the Magpies.
Northampton Town are currently 68 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race, and will need to improve their performance if they are to challenge for the top spot. The Cobblers have scored 39 goals this season, but have conceded 74, leaving them with a -35 goal difference.
