Match report

Northampton Hold Off Wigan To Draw 1-1 In League One

Northampton
Northampton
1–1
FT
Wigan
Wigan
May 3, 2025

Northampton secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wigan in their League One clash at Sixfields Stadium. Despite an early goal from Thomas Fosu, the Cobblers had to hold off a spirited comeback from Wigan, who equalized through Darnell Taylor in stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Northampton's T. Fosu scored the opening goal at 33 minutes with an assist by N. Guinness-Walker.
  • • Wigan earned two yellow cards early on for B. Adeeko and J. Carragher.
  • • Wigan equalized in stoppage time through Darnell Taylor, earning a point in their quest for better positioning in League One.
  • • Wigan's W. Aimson was shown a red card for violent conduct late in the game.

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Burge (G)
  • 22 A. Odimayo (D)
  • 35 M. Dyche (D)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 3 A. McGowan (M)
  • 8 B. Perry (M)
  • 16 T. Taylor (M)
  • 10 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 24 T. Fosu (F)
  • 15 D. Costelloe (F)
  • 18 C. McGeehan (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 W. Hondermarck
  • 2 T. Magloire
  • 21 L. Mbete
  • 33 P. Brough
  • 36 J. Dadge
  • 11 J. Wilson
  • 28 T. Eyoma

Wigan

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 15 J. Kerr (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 19 L. Robinson (D)
  • 16 B. Adeeko (M)
  • 18 J. Smith (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 10 R. Darcy (M)
  • 37 M. Asamoah (F)
  • 28 D. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 J. Mellish
  • 14 C. Sze
  • 41 K. Miller
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 17 T. Sibbick
  • 24 H. McHugh
  • 12 T. Watson

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    24' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    B. Adeeko

    Foul

  2. Wigan
    31' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Carragher

    Foul

  3. Northampton
    33' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Fosu · Assist: N. Guinness-Walker
  4. Wigan
    36' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Weir · On: J. Mellish
  5. Northampton
    67' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Perry · On: W. Hondermarck
  6. Northampton
    67' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. McGowan · On: Tyler Magloire
  7. Wigan
    75' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Darcy · On: C. Sze
  8. Wigan
    75' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Robinson · On: K. Miller
  9. Northampton
    76' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Tyler Magloire

    Foul

  10. Northampton
    80' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Odimayo · On: Luke Mbete
  11. Northampton
    84' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Taylor · On: Patrick Brough
  12. Northampton
    84' Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Burge · On: J. Dadge
  13. Wigan
    88' Wigan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Smith · On: C. McManaman
  14. Wigan
    90'+6 Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Taylor
  15. Wigan
    90'+12 Wigan Card · Red Card
    W. Aimson

    Violent conduct

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Wigan
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 64% 68%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 3 12
Corners 0 9
Total Passes 284 325
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 2
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 182 222
Shots Inside Box 2 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned early when Northampton took an unexpected lead through T. Fosu, pressuring Wigan to play catch-up.
  • ▸ Wigan's late equalizer by Darnell Taylor in stoppage time shifted the momentum and secured a crucial point for the visitors.