The Cobblers take on Walsall in the first of two meetings in a row with the Saddlers. The first meeting tomorrow afternoon is for vital League One points with both sides sitting in mid-table going into the game.
Alex Russell will play his final game on loan with the Cobblers before returning to Bristol City while new loan signing Dean Bowditch will be included in the squad. Poul Hubertz is struggling with an ankle injury so Bowditch may even start the game while Guy Branston is eligible to return after missing Tuesday night’s F.A. Cup replay with Darlington.
For Walsall, Mark Bradley returns from international duty with Wales Under 21s but Michael Dobson and Paul Boertien are both missing through knee injuries. Loan signing Peter Sweeney could feature after signing from Stoke City on Thursday.
THE STORY SO FAR…WALSALL IN 2007/08…
Walsall sit two places above the Cobblers going into the game but a win would mean that we leapfrog our visitors before next weekends’ cup tie between the sides.
The Saddlers had a tough start to life in League One, losing five of their opening six games and picking up just a point in their first month, on the opening day against Carlisle United.
Richard Money’s side picked up their first win, though, in September (a 2-1 win at Millwall) and momentum began to build for the side, who then went on to record further away wins at Hartlepool (1-0) and Doncaster (3-2). Their first home win of the season came in a thumping 4-0 success over Huddersfield Town, Tommy Mooney wrapping up the win with the final goal.
The following week, they gained a good point at Tranmere but were beaten at home by Southend United. A 1-1 draw at Bournemouth kept their away form rolling on and a 2-0 home win over Cheltenham Town began November well for the newly promoted side.
Another point on the road, this time a draw with Brighton, was followed by a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury Town in the first round of the F.A. Cup. Last weekend, Walsall were help to a goalless draw at home to Luton Town in League One.
RECENT MEETINGS…
05/05/01: COBBLERS 0-3 WALSALL
Brett Angel scores a second half hat-trick on the final day of the 2000/01 season as Walsall end the season in style.
25/11/00: WALSALL 3-0 COBBLERS
Jorge Leitao gives the home side an early lead and they never look back, as Paul Hall and Brett Angel seal a comfortable win.
23/02/09: COBBLERS 0-1 WALSALL
Darko Mavrak scores the only goal of the game in 65th minute to give Walsall all three points.
15/08/98: WALSALL 0-0 COBBLERS
In the Cobblers first away game of the season, we earn a good point at the Bescott Stadium.
28/12/97: COBBLERS 3-2 WALSALL
In a Christmas cracker, David Seal scores the opener at Sixfields. Chris Porter equalises but Chris Freestone puts us back in front. Jason Dozzell made it 3-1 just five minutes later before John Hodge made it 3-2 to set up a nervy ending but the Cobblers held out for the win.
02/09/97: WALSALL 0-2 COBBLERS
At the beginning of the first season back in League One, David Seal and John Gayle give us a good early win on the road.
FOR THE RECORD…COBBLERS v WALSALL…
GAMES PLAYED: 72
COBBLERS WINS: 29
DRAWS: 15
WALSALL WINS: 28
Alex Russell will play his final game on loan with the Cobblers before returning to Bristol City while new loan signing Dean Bowditch will be included in the squad. Poul Hubertz is struggling with an ankle injury so Bowditch may even start the game while Guy Branston is eligible to return after missing Tuesday night’s F.A. Cup replay with Darlington.
For Walsall, Mark Bradley returns from international duty with Wales Under 21s but Michael Dobson and Paul Boertien are both missing through knee injuries. Loan signing Peter Sweeney could feature after signing from Stoke City on Thursday.
THE STORY SO FAR…WALSALL IN 2007/08…
Walsall sit two places above the Cobblers going into the game but a win would mean that we leapfrog our visitors before next weekends’ cup tie between the sides.
The Saddlers had a tough start to life in League One, losing five of their opening six games and picking up just a point in their first month, on the opening day against Carlisle United.
Richard Money’s side picked up their first win, though, in September (a 2-1 win at Millwall) and momentum began to build for the side, who then went on to record further away wins at Hartlepool (1-0) and Doncaster (3-2). Their first home win of the season came in a thumping 4-0 success over Huddersfield Town, Tommy Mooney wrapping up the win with the final goal.
The following week, they gained a good point at Tranmere but were beaten at home by Southend United. A 1-1 draw at Bournemouth kept their away form rolling on and a 2-0 home win over Cheltenham Town began November well for the newly promoted side.
Another point on the road, this time a draw with Brighton, was followed by a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury Town in the first round of the F.A. Cup. Last weekend, Walsall were help to a goalless draw at home to Luton Town in League One.
RECENT MEETINGS…
05/05/01: COBBLERS 0-3 WALSALL
Brett Angel scores a second half hat-trick on the final day of the 2000/01 season as Walsall end the season in style.
25/11/00: WALSALL 3-0 COBBLERS
Jorge Leitao gives the home side an early lead and they never look back, as Paul Hall and Brett Angel seal a comfortable win.
23/02/09: COBBLERS 0-1 WALSALL
Darko Mavrak scores the only goal of the game in 65th minute to give Walsall all three points.
15/08/98: WALSALL 0-0 COBBLERS
In the Cobblers first away game of the season, we earn a good point at the Bescott Stadium.
28/12/97: COBBLERS 3-2 WALSALL
In a Christmas cracker, David Seal scores the opener at Sixfields. Chris Porter equalises but Chris Freestone puts us back in front. Jason Dozzell made it 3-1 just five minutes later before John Hodge made it 3-2 to set up a nervy ending but the Cobblers held out for the win.
02/09/97: WALSALL 0-2 COBBLERS
At the beginning of the first season back in League One, David Seal and John Gayle give us a good early win on the road.
FOR THE RECORD…COBBLERS v WALSALL…
GAMES PLAYED: 72
COBBLERS WINS: 29
DRAWS: 15
WALSALL WINS: 28
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