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Northampton Town Secures Home Victory Over AFC Wimbledon
Northampton, England – Northampton Town triumphed over AFC Wimbledon in a League One match held at Sixfields Stadium as part of matchday 21. The game, played before a sizeable crowd, saw the “Cobblers” secure a victory thanks to an effective offensive performance.
Northampton opened the scoring early, in the 10th minute, with a goal by C. McCarthy following an assist from D. Campbell. However, AFC Wimbledon responded swiftly, leveling the score in the 16th minute with a goal from M. Browne. The first half unfolded with intensity, marked by a yellow card for J. Thorniley of Northampton.
In the second half, Northampton regained the lead with a goal from C. McGeehan in the 50th minute, assisted by E. Wheatley. McGeehan struck again, extending the home side’s advantage in the 59th minute, this time with an assist from C. McCarthy. Despite the efforts of AFC Wimbledon, including a yellow card for N. Asiimwe, Northampton managed to maintain their lead. The match concluded with another yellow card for S. Hoskins of Northampton and J. Reeves of AFC Wimbledon.
Although AFC Wimbledon dominated possession with 62% compared to Northampton’s 38%, the “Cobblers” were more effective in front of goal. AFC Wimbledon managed 15 shots, six of which were on target, while Northampton had 13 shots, with three on target. The match ended with a result that reflects Northampton’s decisiveness in key moments.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 39 M. Forbes came in and M. Dyche went out., at minute 46 D. Campbell came in and K. Swyer went out., at minute 80 T. Eaves came in and J. Burroughs went out., at minute 80 S. Hoskins came in and E. List went out., at minute 90 E. Wheatley came in and K. Edwards went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 72 N. Asiimwe came in and R. Nkeng went out., at minute 72 O. Bugiel came in and M. Stevens went out., at minute 80 M. Hippolyte came in and A. Hackford went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Northampton
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