As the Cobblers prepare for tonight's League Cup First Round game at Southampton, I personally end a six year wait for a game between the sides at St Mary's. Moving to university in Southampton in 2003 there never seemed a chance that we would ever play across the road from my halls of residence with Saints in Europe having finished runners up in the FA Cup final the season before.
A glimmer of hope came in 04/05 when Town drew Southampton in both cups but frustratingly both games were at Sixfields! So this game tonight means a lot, to finally give me a chance to wander over to a game instead of sit on a train/replacement bus service/taxi/boat to get to a game.
It's also a return to the club for Stuart Gray of course and he'll be looking to put one over on a few friends. Injuries are mounting for Gray with Ryan Gilligan the latest doubt so Romone Rose could make his Cobblers debut.
With good ticket prices there should be a fair attendance in place tonight...let's hope I'm not regretting finally meeting Southampton away come 9:30 tonight!
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