As we head into six pointer territory this weekend, the Cobblers make the short trip to Walsall in a massive game in terms of playoff aspirations. The Saddlers have been on a good run of form and lie fifth in League One while the Cobblers are eight points behind them in thirteenth but just five points off a playoff berth themselves.
Team News
Daniel Jones is available after resigning for on loan from Wolves for the rest of the season and goes straight into the squad. Poul Hubertz is hoping to shake off a viral infection in time for the trip to the Bescott but Ian Henderson, scorer of two goals in the reserves in midweek, and Colin Larkin are both fit to stake a claim to replace the striker if needed. Giles Coke could start after recent appearances from the bench but Chris Doig and Brett Johnson remain on the sidelines.
Walsall welcome back Mark Bradley from an ankle injury after he was forced out of the 1-0 win over Luton. Striker Stefan Moore could feature again after grabbing the winner at Kenilworth Road. But Alassane N’Dour could miss out with a thigh strain picked up in training last week.
The Story so far…Walsall in 2007/08…
Walsall sit in a playoff place going into the game as they look for back to back promotions.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. Walsall were help to a goalless draw at home to Luton Town in League One before a 2-0 win at Sixfields lifted them up to tenth in League One.
The Cobblers then drew with Walsall in the F.A. Cup but the Saddlers followed up with a home win over Nottingham Forest and a draw at Crewe. A late winner in the cup replay saw us off in mid December before a Tommy Mooney goal helped them to a 1-1 draw with Leeds at The Bescot. The Christmas period saw the side record seven points from three games with a 3-0 win over Millwall, a draw with Port Vale and a 2-0 win at Oldham in the final game of 2007.
2008 began with a draw against Doncaster and then goals from Scott Dann and Alex Nicholls earned a 2-0 success at Yeovil. The unbeaten run continued with draws against Swindon and Bristol Rovers before a 2-1 home win over Gillingham kept momentum going. January closed with a goalless draw against Leyton Orient.
February began with Walsall’s first defeat of the calendar year as Carlisle won 2-0 at Brunton Park but they bounced back by completing the double over Yeovil in a 2-0 win at home, Kevin Betsy sealing the win late on. Defeat at top club Swansea was again recovered from with a thumping win at Swindon, 3-0, before last weekend’s single goal win at Luton moved the Saddlers into 5th place.
Recent Meetings…
11/12/07: WALSALL 1-0 COBBLERS (F.A. Cup Second Round Replay)
A Michael Ricketts penalty with five minutes to go hands Walsall progress to Round Three.
01/12/07: COBBLERS 1-1 WALSALL (F.A. Cup Second Round)
Tommy Mooney put the visitors in front in the F.A. Cup Second Round but Andy Kirk forced tonight’s replay.
24/05/07: COBBLERS 0-2 WALSALL
Mark Bradley and substitute Ishmel Demontagnac seal a comfortable win at Sixfields last weekend.
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.
The Man in the Middle…
The referee for tomorrow’s game is Mr. Haines, who last took charge of a Cobblers game back in November as we lost out 1-0 at Crewe. The official has produced just one red card all season, dismissing Wrexham’s Silvio Spann in their 2-1 defeat to Notts County in October.
For The Record…Saddlers v Cobblers…
Games Played: 75
Walsall wins: 30
Draws: 16
Cobblers wins: 29
Team News
Daniel Jones is available after resigning for on loan from Wolves for the rest of the season and goes straight into the squad. Poul Hubertz is hoping to shake off a viral infection in time for the trip to the Bescott but Ian Henderson, scorer of two goals in the reserves in midweek, and Colin Larkin are both fit to stake a claim to replace the striker if needed. Giles Coke could start after recent appearances from the bench but Chris Doig and Brett Johnson remain on the sidelines.
Walsall welcome back Mark Bradley from an ankle injury after he was forced out of the 1-0 win over Luton. Striker Stefan Moore could feature again after grabbing the winner at Kenilworth Road. But Alassane N’Dour could miss out with a thigh strain picked up in training last week.
The Story so far…Walsall in 2007/08…
Walsall sit in a playoff place going into the game as they look for back to back promotions.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. Walsall were help to a goalless draw at home to Luton Town in League One before a 2-0 win at Sixfields lifted them up to tenth in League One.
The Cobblers then drew with Walsall in the F.A. Cup but the Saddlers followed up with a home win over Nottingham Forest and a draw at Crewe. A late winner in the cup replay saw us off in mid December before a Tommy Mooney goal helped them to a 1-1 draw with Leeds at The Bescot. The Christmas period saw the side record seven points from three games with a 3-0 win over Millwall, a draw with Port Vale and a 2-0 win at Oldham in the final game of 2007.
2008 began with a draw against Doncaster and then goals from Scott Dann and Alex Nicholls earned a 2-0 success at Yeovil. The unbeaten run continued with draws against Swindon and Bristol Rovers before a 2-1 home win over Gillingham kept momentum going. January closed with a goalless draw against Leyton Orient.
February began with Walsall’s first defeat of the calendar year as Carlisle won 2-0 at Brunton Park but they bounced back by completing the double over Yeovil in a 2-0 win at home, Kevin Betsy sealing the win late on. Defeat at top club Swansea was again recovered from with a thumping win at Swindon, 3-0, before last weekend’s single goal win at Luton moved the Saddlers into 5th place.
Recent Meetings…
11/12/07: WALSALL 1-0 COBBLERS (F.A. Cup Second Round Replay)
A Michael Ricketts penalty with five minutes to go hands Walsall progress to Round Three.
01/12/07: COBBLERS 1-1 WALSALL (F.A. Cup Second Round)
Tommy Mooney put the visitors in front in the F.A. Cup Second Round but Andy Kirk forced tonight’s replay.
24/05/07: COBBLERS 0-2 WALSALL
Mark Bradley and substitute Ishmel Demontagnac seal a comfortable win at Sixfields last weekend.
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.
The Man in the Middle…
The referee for tomorrow’s game is Mr. Haines, who last took charge of a Cobblers game back in November as we lost out 1-0 at Crewe. The official has produced just one red card all season, dismissing Wrexham’s Silvio Spann in their 2-1 defeat to Notts County in October.
For The Record…Saddlers v Cobblers…
Games Played: 75
Walsall wins: 30
Draws: 16
Cobblers wins: 29
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