Match Preview | Northampton Town v Wanderers

Match Preview Northampton

The Whites return to league action to take on Kevin Nolan's Northampton Town on Saturday afternoon at Sixfields Stadium.

Last time out Wanderers had a 3-0 victory over Manchester City U21s on Tuesday night thanks to goals from Sam Dalby, John McAtee and Aaron Morley.

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Aaron Morley

Northampton Town also had a 3-0 success on Tuesday night as they defeated Chelsea U21s which got them back on the winning trail following a 2-0 league loss away to Wycombe.

That resulted brought to an end their three game winning streak where they beat Exeter City, Leyton Orient and Blackpool.

Press Conferences

Steven Schumacher: "Everybody was motivated last week because it was a game that we needed to win and it was a game against a local rival. 

"This game isn't a local rivalry but it's another game that, as I say, we have to try and win. We're going away from home to a team that are in good form and we have to make sure we perform well.

"If we don't, we won't get anything from it. So, that's the message to the team. Be consistent, play well, and try and win."

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Steven Schumacher

Northampton Town Boss Kevin Nolan: "Bolton have had a great start, they haven't lost since the opening weekend of the season and it is going to be a tough one, as they all are,

"It’s my old club and I have a lot of love and loyalty towards Bolton but that all goes out the window on Saturday, I want to win.

"I want to win every game and I’m really looking forward to Saturday. We've already played the top three in our first eight games of the season and we have generally acquitted ourselves well.

Team News

Wanderers have picked up no new injuries following Tuesday's game. Kyle Dempsey made a welcome return on Tuesday night however it will take time for the midfielder to be at 100%.

Town forward Elliott List will likely miss tomorrow's game after coming off injured in mid-week.

Kick-off

Saturday 3pm.

Referee

Scott Oldham takes charge on Saturday. He last officiated Wanderers in April 2024 which ended in a 2-2 draw with Shrewsbury.

Tickets/Wanderers TV

For those not going to the game, audio passes will be available, as always, for UK-based supporters to listen to full commentary with Derek Clark and John McGinlay via Wanderers TV. Those based internationally can stream the game through a live video match pass on Wanderers TV.

Click HERE to purchase a pass.

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