Northampton Town FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Mark Russell
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Jan Sunderland AFC H 0–0 D 29 Dec Gillingham FC H 3–1 W 19 Dec Lincoln City FC H 0–4 L 15 Dec Oxford United FC A 0–4 L 12 Dec Crewe Alexandra FC A 1–2 L 05 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC H 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Jan Northampton Town FC A 0–0 D 15 Dec AFC Wimbledon H 1–1 D 12 Dec Lincoln City FC A 4–0 W 05 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 0–1 L 01 Dec Burton Albion FC H 1–1 D 27 Nov Fleetwood Town FC A 1–1 D Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history22% Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at PTS Academy Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Sam Hoskins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Northampton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 13' The referee shows Sunderland AFC player a Yellow card on 13.
- 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
- 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 190 games and scored 156 goals.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Watson, as he is very good at scoring at PTS Academy Stadium with 6 goals in the last 4 games.
- 40' Northampton Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 40.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Josh Scowen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Tom Flanagan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Alan Sheehan is replaced by Fraser Horsfall on 62 minute.
- 67' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Chris Maguire. He replaces Max Power on 68 minute.
- 73' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Danny Rose suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 75' Harry Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Rose on 75 minute.
- 79' The whistle greets Aiden McGeady as he departs to be replaced by Aiden O'Brien.
- 84' Northampton Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 88' Sunderland AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danny Graham is hanging Charlie Wyke on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' The whistle greets Nicky Adams as he departs to be replaced by Michael Harriman.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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Northampton Town FC
Starting XI- 8
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Nicky Adams ↓ Michael Harriman 89'
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- 13
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29
Danny Rose ↓ Harry Smith 75'
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44
Alan Sheehan ↓ Fraser Horsfall 62'
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Bench- 45
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Michael Harriman ↑ 89'
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6
Fraser Horsfall ↑ 62'
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9
Harry Smith ↑ 75'
Coach Keith CurleSunderland AFC
Starting XI- 5
- 2
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28
Aiden McGeady ↓ Aiden O'Brien 79'
- 3
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6
Max Power C ↓ Chris Maguire 68'
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9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Danny Graham 88'
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21
Jack Diamond ↓ Lynden Gooch 68'
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- 23
- 1
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Bench-
10
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 79'
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11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 68'
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Chris Maguire ↑ 68'
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Danny Graham ↑ 88'
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Coach Lee Johnson -
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2021-01-02 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D 2020-12-29 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Gillingham FC W 2020-12-19 Northampton Town FC 0–4 Lincoln City FC L 2020-12-15 Oxford United FC 4–0 Northampton Town FC L 2020-12-12 Crewe Alexandra FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC L 2020-12-05 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Doncaster Rovers FC LSunderland AFC Form