Northampton Town v Grimsby Town

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Saturday 16 Jan 2027

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Sixfields Stadium • 

Northampton, United KingdomShow on map

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Northampton Town Football Club, known as the Cobblers, is a professional English football team based in Northampton. Founded in 1897, the club competes in the English Football League and plays in League One, the third tier of English football. Its home ground is Sixfields Stadium, which opened in 1994 and has a capacity of around 7,800. Northampton has won the Fourth Division title and League Two twice, most recently in the 2022–23 season, when promotion secured a return to League One. The club also achieved a remarkable rise through all four divisions between 1960 and 1965, reaching the top flight for the first time in its history. Among the notable players associated with the Cobblers is Walter Tull, who played for the club before serving in the First World War and becoming one of the British Army’s first Black officers. Supporters follow Northampton in league fixtures and domestic cup competitions, including the FA Cup and EFL Cup. With a proud local identity, a history of memorable promotions and a modern home at Sixfields, Northampton Town remains an established name in English football.

Grimsby Town Football Club, nicknamed the Mariners, is a professional football club from North East Lincolnshire, founded in 1878. The team plays in the English Football League Two and hosts home matches at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes, its ground since 1899. Grimsby has a notable history in English football, including two FA Cup semi-final appearances, in 1936 and 1939, and victories in the FA Trophy in 1982 and the Football League Trophy in 1998. The Mariners have also competed in the top division, with their strongest league campaigns coming in the early twentieth century. Club legends include John McDermott, the record-holder for Grimsby appearances, and forward Clive Mendonca, remembered for his goals during the 1990s. Blundell Park, known for its traditional stands and close-to-the-pitch atmosphere, remains a central part of the club’s identity. Grimsby Town’s passionate supporters and long-standing place in the Football League make it a distinctive name in English football. Fans follow the club’s league campaign, cup fixtures, player news and results throughout the season.