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Northampton Secures Victory Over Wycombe at Sixfields Stadium
Northampton emerged victorious in their home match against Wycombe at Sixfields Stadium in the Round of 32 of the EFL Trophy. The home side capitalized on their opportunities, despite having less possession of the ball (40% compared to Wycombe’s 60%).
The first goal came in the 26th minute, scored by K. Edwards, assisted by E. Wheatley, giving Northampton the lead. Shortly before halftime, T. Fornah extended the lead in the 41st minute.
Wycombe, despite dominating possession and taking more shots (12 compared to Northampton’s 8), only managed to get 2 shots on target, compared to their opponent’s 3. The visitors tried to turn the game around, but Northampton’s defense proved solid. The match also had moments of tension, with several yellow cards shown to both teams. Overall, a game where Northampton was effective in their attacks and knew how to defend the advantage.
Substitutions wycombe: at minute 46 J. Tilley came in and D. McNeilly went out., at minute 46 A. Gregory came in and A. Hagelskjaer went out., at minute 46 C. Boyd-Munce came in and L. Leahy went out., at minute 73 N. Huggins came in and J. Grimmer went out., at minute 74 B. Fink came in and S. Bell went out.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 54 J. Willis came in and C. McCarthy went out., at minute 76 K. Edwards came in and J. Burroughs went out., at minute 83 M. Dyche came in and J. Guthrie went out., at minute 84 E. List came in and T. Eaves went out., at minute 84 K. Swyer came in and M. Jacobs went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Northampton
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