Match report

Northampton Defeats Stevenage 3-1 in League One Clash

Northampton
Northampton
3–1
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Feb 7, 2026

Northampton pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Stevenage 3-1 in their League One encounter. The Cobblers capitalized on two goals before halftime and a late strike by S. Hoskins to secure the three points against their determined opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Match: Northampton vs Stevenage
  • • Competition: League One
  • • Final Score: Northampton 3–1 Stevenage
  • • Goals: M. Forbes (27'), J. Reid (37'), T. Eaves (45+2'), S. Hoskins (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Goode, D. Sweeney (Stevenage); M. Dyche, E. Moore, R. Fitzsimons, S. Hoskins (Northampton)

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
  • 35 M. Dyche (D)
  • 24 E. Moore (D)
  • 18 M. Forbes (D)
  • 11 K. Swyer (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
  • 8 C. McGeehan (F)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)
  • 10 E. List (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Burge
  • 7 S. Hoskins
  • 17 M. Jacobs
  • 3 C. McCarthy
  • 27 J. Vale
  • 16 J. Wormleighton
  • 21 J. Perkins

Stevenage

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Marschall (G)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 6 D. Sweeney (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (M)
  • 8 D. Phillips (M)
  • 18 H. White (M)
  • 14 S. Earley (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (F)
  • 7 H. Cornick (F)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond
  • 4 J. Houghton
  • 30 B. Lubala
  • 5 C. Piergianni
  • 11 J. Roberts
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 20 C. Campbell

Timeline

  1. Northampton
    27' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Forbes · Assist: T. Taylor
  2. Stevenage
    37' Stevenage Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Reid · Assist: H. White
  3. Stevenage
    45'+2 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Goode

    Foul

  4. Northampton
    45' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Eaves
  5. Northampton
    61' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Dyche

    Time wasting

  6. Stevenage
    62' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cornick · On: B. Lubala
  7. Northampton
    68' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Elliott List · On: S. Hoskins
  8. Northampton
    68' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Forbes · On: J. Wormleighton
  9. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Earley · On: Jordan Roberts
  10. Stevenage
    69' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel Kemp · On: C. Campbell
  11. Stevenage
    71' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sweeney

    Foul

  12. Northampton
    74' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    E. Moore

    Foul

  13. Northampton
    77' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Ross Fitzsimons

    Argument

  14. Northampton
    80' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Swyer · On: M. Jacobs
  15. Northampton
    80' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Eaves · On: Jack Vale
  16. Northampton
    88' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hoskins

    Time wasting

  17. Northampton
    90' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Hoskins · Assist: M. Jacobs

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Stevenage
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 52% 74%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 223 403
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 2.46 2.84
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 116 299
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Taylor's assist to M. Forbes for the opening goal at 27' set Northampton on a strong start.
  • ▸ Stevenage tied the game through J. Reid's strike at 37', but T. Eaves' quick response just before halftime retook the lead for the Cobblers.
  • ▸ S. Hoskins sealed the victory for Northampton with a goal in stoppage time, giving them crucial points in League One.