Sunderland AFC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2025/26)
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
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 09 May Northampton Town FC H 1–1 D 01 May Plymouth Argyle FC A 3–1 W 27 Apr Blackpool FC H 0–1 L 24 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 3–3 D 20 Apr Hull City AFC A 2–2 D 17 Apr Blackpool FC A 0–1 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 09 May Sunderland AFC A 1–1 D 01 May Blackpool FC H 0–3 L 24 Apr Gillingham FC A 2–2 D 20 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 3–0 W 16 Apr Peterborough United FC A 1–3 L 10 Apr Bristol Rovers FC H 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' In just a few seconds Stadium of Light will turn into a battlefield for Sunderland AFC and Northampton Town FC.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 21' The referee calls foul for Mikel Miller. He receives a Yellow card.
- 26' Grant Leadbitter needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 15 Yellow cards this season.
- 31' Conor McLaughlin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Josh Scowen, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
- 41' Northampton Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 46 minute. Jack Diamond leaves to be changed by Aiden McGeady.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 52' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 52 minute. Conor McLaughlin leaves to be changed by Chris Maguire.
- 57' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 59' The referee calls foul for Luke O'Nien. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' It looks surprising Sunderland AFC does not make any changes. Jordan Jones has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 66' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Max Power is replaced by Carl Winchester on 66 minute.
- 71' It’s high time Jon Brady made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 76' Caleb Chukwuemeka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mikel Miller on 76 minute.
- 79' The whistle greets Mark Marshall as he departs to be replaced by Liam Cross.
- 83' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Bailey Wright gets a Yellow card.
- 84' What a strike from Sam Hoskins! The score is 0-1.
- 86' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 86 minute. Danny Rose leaves to be changed by Bernard Ashley-Seal.
- 87' What an equalizer from Carl Winchester!
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
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Sunderland AFC
Starting XI- 5
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Max Power ↓ Carl Winchester 66'
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Charlie Wyke ↓ Aiden O'Brien 66'
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21
Jack Diamond ↓ Aiden McGeady 46'
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Josh Scowen ↓ Grant Leadbitter 66'
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- 27
Bench- 25
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10
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 66'
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28
Aiden McGeady ↑ 46'
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Chris Maguire ↑ 52'
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Grant Leadbitter ↑ 66'
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26
Carl Winchester ↑ 66'
Coach Lee JohnsonNorthampton Town FC
Starting XI- 8
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45
Mark Marshall ↓ Liam Cross 79'
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- 29
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Bench-
22
Bernard Ashley-Seal ↑ 86'
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34
Liam Cross ↑ 79'
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Caleb Chukwuemeka ↑ 76'
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Coach Jon Brady -
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2021-05-09 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2021-05-01 Northampton Town FC 0–3 Blackpool FC L 2021-04-24 Gillingham FC 2–2 Northampton Town FC D 2021-04-20 Northampton Town FC 3–0 Ipswich Town FC W 2021-04-16 Peterborough United FC 3–1 Northampton Town FC L 2021-04-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D