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Northampton Triumphs Over Shrewsbury in Thrilling Encounter at Sixfields Stadium
Northampton Town secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town in a League One clash played on April 21st, 2025, at the Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, East Midlands. The match, officiated by Z. Kennard-Kettle, was characterized by Northampton’s superior goal-scoring despite Shrewsbury’s greater possession (62%).
The home side took the lead through A. McGowan in the 26th minute, assisted by M. Pinnock. Before halftime, D. Costelloe extended Northampton’s advantage in the 44th minute. Shrewsbury enjoyed more possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances (1 shot on target from 8 attempts). Northampton, on the other hand, proved more clinical, registering 7 shots on target from 14 attempts.
In the second half, Northampton continued their dominance, netting their third goal through C. McGeehan in the 70th minute. D. Costelloe completed his brace in the 83rd minute, stretching the lead to 4-0. Shrewsbury managed a late consolation goal through J. Marquis in the 90th minute, but it was too little, too late.
The game was punctuated by some ill-discipline from both sides, with a total of 33 fouls committed (20 by Northampton and 13 by Shrewsbury). Northampton received 4 yellow cards, while Shrewsbury received 2.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 61 M. Dyche came in and T. Magloire went out., at minute 64 T. Fosu came in and T. Roberts went out., at minute 69 W. Hondermarck came in and A. McGowan went out., at minute 69 J. Baldwin came in and B. Perry went out.
Substitutions shrewsbury: at minute 80 M. Feeney came in and L. Hoole went out., at minute 80 G. Nurse came in and M. Benning went out., at minute 89 J. Loughran came in and C. Stewart went out., at minute 89 I. England came in and H. Biggins went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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