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2017–18 Northampton Town F.C. season

The 2017–18 season was Northampton Town's 121st season in their history and the second successive season in League One. Alongside competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Players

As of match played 6 May 2018.

Pre-season

As of 26 June 2017, Northampton Town have announced six pre-season friendlies, against Derby County,[3] Frome Town,[4] Northampton Sileby Rangers,[5] Kettering Town,[6] Birmingham City 'Dev'[7] and Newport County.[8]

Competitions

Sky Bet EFL League One

League table

Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(R) Relegated

League position by match

Updated to match(es) played on 9 December 2017. Source: BBC Sport
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[9][10]

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, the first round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn at home against Scunthorpe United.[11] A 0–0 draw meant a replay had to be played at Glanford Park.[12]

Carabao Cup

On 16 June 2017, the first round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn away against QPR.[13]

Checkatrade Trophy

On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was made with Northampton Town drawn in a group with Southampton U23s, Cambridge United and Peterborough United. After finished as runners-up in the group stages, Northampton were drawn away to Portsmouth in the second round.[14]

Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2017. Source: EFL.com
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated

Appearances, goals and cards

Awards

Club awards

At the end of the season, Northampton's annual award ceremony, including categories voted for by the players and backroom staff, the supporters, will see the players recognised for their achievements for the club throughout the 2017–18 season.

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

  1. ^ Paul Anderson joined Mansfield Town following his release.[30]
  2. ^ Zander Diamond joined Mansfield Town following his release.[32]
  3. ^ Neal Eardley joined Lincoln City following his release.[33]
  4. ^ Adam Smith joined Bristol Rovers following his release.[35]
  5. ^ Gabriel Zakuani joined Gillingham following his release.[37]
  6. ^ Jak McCourt joined Chesterfield following his departure.[39]

Loans in

Loans out

  1. ^ On 27 October, Joe Iaciofano extended his loan with Chesham United by a further month.[49]

References

  1. ^ "Northampton Town Part Company With Justin Edinburgh". Northampton Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Northampton Town Appoint Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink As Club's New Manager". Northampton Town Official Site. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Derby County To Visit In Pre-Season". Northampton Town Official Site. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Cobblers To Travel To Frome In Pre-Season For Special Fixture". Northampton Town Official Site. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Cobblers To Begin Pre-Season At Sileby". Northampton Town Official Site. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  6. ^ "Matches". www.ntfc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
  7. ^ "More Details For Spanish Trip Confirmed". Northampton Town Official Site. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Newport County To Visit During Pre-Season". Northampton Town Official Site. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  9. ^ "Cobblers To Begin 2017/18 Season At Shrewsbury". Northampton Town Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Fixture List". Northampton Town Official Site. June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Cobblers Face Scunthorpe United In Emirates FA Cup first round". Northampton Town Official Site. 16 October 2017.
  12. ^ "Emirates FA Cup Replay Details". Northampton Town Official Site. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  13. ^ "EFL Cup: Round One draw". BBC. 16 June 2017.
  14. ^ "Cobblers Handed Pompey Trip In Checkatrade Trophy". Northampton Town Official Site. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Defender Leon Barnett Joins Northampton Town". Northampton Town Official Site. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  16. ^ "BREAKING: Cobblers swoop to sign former Milton Keynes Dons attacker Dean Bowditch". www.northamptonchron.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  17. ^ "Sam Foley Signs For Northampton Town". Northampton Town Official Site. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  18. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Striker Leon Lobjoit". Northampton Town Official Site. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  19. ^ "Northampton Town Make Daniel Powell First New Addition Of The Summer". Northampton Town Official Site. 5 May 2017. Archived from the original on 6 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  20. ^ "Northampton Town Sign George Smith For Undisclosed Fee". Northampton Town Official Site. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  21. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Striker Billy Waters". Northampton Town Official Site. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  22. ^ "Yaser Kasim: Northampton Town sign ex-Swindon Town midfielder". BBC Sport. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  23. ^ "Northampton Town Complete Signing Of Ash Taylor". Northampton Town Official Site. 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
  24. ^ "CONFIRMED! Northampton Town Complete Signing Of Matt Crooks". Northampton Town Official Site. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  25. ^ "NORTHAMPTON TOWN COMPLETE SIGNING OF AARON PIERRE". Northampton Town Official Site. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  26. ^ "Northampton Town Complete Signing Of Keeper Luke Coddington". Northampton Town Official Site. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  27. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Lewis McGugan". Northampton Town Official Site. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  28. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Ryan McGivern". Northampton Town Official Site. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  29. ^ a b c d e "Justin Edinburgh Announces End Of Season Retained List". Northampton Town Official Site. 3 May 2017. Archived from the original on 2 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  30. ^ "Mansfield Town sign winger Paul Anderson". Chad. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  31. ^ "Harry Beautyman Makes Stevenage Move". Northampton Town Official Site. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  32. ^ "Zander Diamond: Mansfield Town sign ex-Northampton defender". BBC. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  33. ^ "Eardley Pens Imps Deal". Lincoln City Official Site. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
  34. ^ "Rod McDonald Moves To Coventry City". Northampton Town Official Site. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  35. ^ "Adam Smith and Sam Slocombe: Bristol Rovers sign two goalkeepers". BBC. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  36. ^ "Club Not Offering Gabriel Zakuani A Deal Following Discussions". Northampton Town Official Site. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  37. ^ "Gabriel Zakuani: Former Northampton Town defender joins Gillingham". BBC. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 7 June 2017.
  38. ^ "Jak McCourt Leaves Northampton Town". Northampton Town Official Site. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  39. ^ "Chesterfield sign midfielder Jak McCourt on two-year deal". BBC. 8 July 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  40. ^ "Matt Taylor Leaves Sixfields". Northampton Town Official Site. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  41. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Manchester United Defender Regan Poole". Northampton Town Official Site. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  42. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Striker Chris Long On Season Long Loan Deal". Northampton Town Official Site. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  43. ^ "Matt Grimes Joins Northampton Town". Northampton Town Official Site. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  44. ^ "Northampton Town Sign Goalkeeper Matt Ingram". Northampton Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  45. ^ "James Goff Heads Out On Loan". Northampton Town Official Site. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  46. ^ "Luke Coddington Makes Loan Move". Northampton Town Official Site. 16 September 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  47. ^ "Leon Lobjoit Makes Loan Move". Northampton Town Official Site. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  48. ^ "Young Cobblers Striker Makes Loan Move". Northampton Town Official Site. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
  49. ^ a b "Leon Lobjoit Makes Nuneaton Loan Move". Northampton Town Official Site. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.