Match report
Northampton Draws Even with Stockport County 0-0 in League One Clash
Northampton
0–0
FT
Stockport County
Jan 1, 2026
Northampton and Stockport County played out a 0-0 draw in a tense encounter where both sides had chances but failed to find the back of the net. Northampton's defensive resilience held off Stockport, who saw Ethan Pye and J. Fevrier receive yellow cards for fouls.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Northampton 0 - 0 Stockport County
- • Ethan Pye (Stockport) and J. Fevrier (Stockport) received yellow cards
- • Owen Norwood (Stockport) and T. Taylor (Northampton) also got yellow cards late in the match
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, notably Northampton bringing on K. Edwards, Elliott List, and J. Willis
Lineups
Northampton
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
- 6 J. Willis (D)
- 35 M. Dyche (D)
- 12 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
- 11 K. Swyer (M)
- 23 T. Taylor (M)
- 4 D. Campbell (M)
- 21 J. Perkins (M)
- 10 E. List (F)
- 9 T. Eaves (F)
- 22 K. Edwards (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Burge
- 2 J. Burroughs
- 5 J. Guthrie
- 7 S. Hoskins
- 16 J. Wormleighton
- 17 M. Jacobs
- 27 J. Vale
Stockport County
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Hinchliffe (G)
- 5 J. Olowu (D)
- 33 B. Hills (D)
- 15 E. Pye (D)
- 2 C. O'Keeffe (M)
- 26 O. Norwood (M)
- 21 O. Moxon (M)
- 3 O. Dodgson (M)
- 27 O. Bailey (F)
- 7 J. Diamond (F)
- 19 K. Wootton (F)
Substitutes
- 34 C. Addai
- 10 J. Fevrier
- 11 M. Mothersille
- 14 T. Edun
- 23 B. Osborn
- 31 J. Hunt
- 48 C. Gardner
Timeline
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10' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardEthan Pye
Foul
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: C. O'Keeffe · On: J. Fevrier
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: Owen Moxon · On: M. Mothersille
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Dodgson · On: B. Osborn
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Olowu · On: J. Hunt
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53' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardJ. Fevrier
Foul
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61' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Willis · On: J. Guthrie
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66' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: Elliott List · On: S. Hoskins
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70' Stockport County subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Bailey · On: T. Edun
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77' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Edwards · On: M. Jacobs
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78' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Swyer · On: J. Wormleighton
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78' Northampton subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Eaves · On: Jack Vale
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81' Northampton Card · Yellow CardT. Taylor
Foul
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90' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardO. Norwood
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Northampton | Stockport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 61% | 70% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 251 | 368 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 1.03 | 0.32 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 153 | 259 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stockport County's early yellow card to Ethan Pye at minute 10 potentially shifted the momentum towards Northampton
- ▸ Northampton's introduction of J. Willis in the 61st minute bolstered their midfield, maintaining control and preventing Stockport from gaining an upper hand