Sunday, July 27, 2008

Luton Town 0-0 Northampton Town

The Cobblers draw their latest friendly in a goalless draw against Luton at Kenilworth Road.

The Cobblers' squad included former Southend midfield Luke Guttridge in midfield who has joined on trial. Another trialist, defender Matthew Halliday, was on the bench. Danny Jackman and Adebayo Akinfenwa missed the game through injury.

Colin Larkin had the first Cobblers effort of the game but his shot was was blocked by home keeper Dean Brill. Liam Davis also tested Brill five minutes later after Mark Bunn had denied Matthew Spring at the other end.

Former Cobbler Sam Parkin headed wide for the home side in the final major action of the first half.

Just after the break, new signing Abdul Osman forced substitute goalkeeper Kyle Clancy into a good save. From the resulting corner, Mark Hughes had a header beaten away.
Giles Coke and Liam Davis went close as the second half wore on and trialist Matthew Halliday replaced Chris Doig in defence. The last real effort of the game came from Jake Howells who lobbed over the bar.

So another goalless draw fro the Cobblers in pre-season and that means we've only found the net in one official friendly this summer. Next up are Premier League new boys West Bromwich Albion at Sixfields on Tuesday night.

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