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Sports writer and editor, covering Mansfield Chad and Derbyshire Times.

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Luton boss Jack Wilshere has assured Hatters fans that the permanent signing of on-loan West Ham star Gideon Kodua is a deal that is already ‘in the bag’. (Luton News). The 21-year-old moved to Kenilworth Road in the summer, agreeing to remain in Bedfordshire for the season, with Town announcing at the time that there was an option to buy the former Hammers U18s captain.

Transfer window news from around the EFL - Jan 12

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Balls are seen during the pre match warm up prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Burton Albion and Northampton Town at Pirelli Stadium on December 26, 2025 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) : Football fans have been having theri say on their matchday experiences at grounds around the National League

Is this the worst National League ground Brackley fans will visit this season?

Northampton Town are two points clear of the relegation zone after two battling draws.

Supercomp predicts relegation battle is going down to the wire for Cobblers

Joe Wright has been labelled the best player in League One after an excellent first half of the season with promotion-chasing Bradford City.

Are these guys League One's best players right now?

Northampton Town are a point clear of the relegation zone after a 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town.

Supercomputer predicts L1's bottom four after successive defeats for Cobblers

Northampton Town boosted their survival chances with an important win over AFC Wimbledon.

Supercomputer gives latest verdict on Cobblers' survival hopes

The January transfer window is just days away with the EFL set for a flurry on transfers as clubs rejig for the business end of the season.

January transfer window: 11 done deals and rumoured moves around the EFL

Northampton Town are two points clear of the relegation zone after the weekend defeat at Paterborough.

The four teams now being tipped to go down from League One

Northampton Town battled hard to push Peterborough United all the way despite playing for 80 minutes with ten men.

38 pictures of the Cobblers fans who were left proud by their side

A new survey has been looking at how much awy tickets cost around the EFL.

Which clubs have the most expensive away ticket prices in League One?

Kids perform a Christmas Nativity play at Headlands Primary School on Bushland road.

Heart-warming retro photos show school nativity plays from around Northampton

Northampton Town pulled further clear of the bottom four with a convincing win at Plymouth.

Where Cobblers are tipped to finish after pulling further clear of bottom four

Northampton Town were beaten 3-1 by Cardiff City yesterday. They face a big relegation tussle at Plymouth Argyle next Saturday.

League One's latest relegation odds after Cobblers fall to the leaders

Northampton Town are 17th in League One following the weekend defeat to Cardiff City.

The number of points Cobblers are now being tipped to win

It was a tough selection process for our football writer Stephen Thirkill as he attempted to select his League One team of the season so far.

Do you agree with our writer Stephen Thirkill's League One team of the season?

Northampton Town are five points clear of the relegation zone ahead of the visit of Cardiff City.

OPTA analysists believe this is how likely Cobblers are to be relegated

Northampton Town are 13th in League One following the weekend win over Mansfield Town

OPTA supercomputer predicts final table after important win for Cobblers
Northampton picked up a very useful win after coming behind against Mansfield at the weekend.
Stephen Thirkill

It's likely to be busy on the transfer front around the EFL when the transfer window opens.

AI predicts 15 January transfer window deals that could happen around the EFL

Jonathan Hogg is one of many experienced EFL players looking for a new club after being released by Huddersfield Town in the summer.

15 realistic free agents who could do a job for Cobblers

Northampton Town host Mansfield Town at the weekend looking to find some form after three defeats in their last four.

I asked AI to predict the outcome of Cobblers v Mansfield - this is what it said

Nearly 47,000 fans have watched Northampton Town home league one games this season.

The best and worst supported sides in League One right now

There have been 568 yellow cards and 24 red cards dished out around League One so far this season.

These are the dirtiest' team in League One this season - where Cobblers rank

Northampton Town are four points above the relegaetion zone after a steady start to the season.

The four teams now being tipped for League One relegation

A national football website has rated Dean Campbell as Northampton Town's best player so far this season.

Do you agree with this list of League One's stand-out stars this season?

Luton Town forward Elijah Adebayo has been rated as League One's most valuable player by one national football website.

How good is this League One 'dream team' and who is in it?

Luton Town sacked manager Matt Bloomfield this week, with a number of other managers under pressure as the League One season develops.

League One sack race: The managers most likely to get the boot next

Northampton Town are 13th in League One after a solid start to the season.

Could Cobblers really finish this high?

Fans have been having their say on matchday experiences at grounds around League One.

Where is the worst ground to watch League One games in?
Everyone will have their own opinion of what makes a good stadium visit.
Stephen Thirkill

More than 32,000 fans have seen Northampton Town home games so far this season.

How the average crowds at Cobblers compare to their League One rivals

Northamptpn Town are in good form having won three of their last four matches.

These are the four teams AI thinks will be relegated from League One

Data analysists have been assessing each club around the EFL to found out which clubs are the most expensive to support.

This is said to be the costliest club to support in L1 - where Cobblers rank

Northampton Town suffered a first defeat in four games at Wycombe Wanderers.

The latest relegation odds as Cobblers drift following good run

Northampton Town's winning run came to an end at Wycombe Wanderers.

Supercomputer predicts final League One table after defeat for Cobblers

Northampton Town supporters are in party mood ahead of the final game of the season.

The loyal fans who backed Cobblers during the 2022/23 promotion season

Jonathan Hogg is one of many experienced EFL players looking for a new club after being released by Huddersfield Town n the summer.

27 free agents still available for Cobblers to snap up

Northampton Town made it three wins in a row at the weekend after beating Blackpool 1-0.

Three wins in a row but supercomputer still expects a tough season for Cobblers

Northampton Town are aiming to extend their winning run when they face struggling Blackpool at the weekend.

I asked AI to predict the outcome of Cobblers v Blackpool - this is what it said

There have 277 yellow cards and 17 red cards dished out around League One so far this season.

The dirtiest' team in League One has been revealed - where Cobblers rank

Northampton Town have seven points from their opening six League One games.

League One's latest relegation odds as Cobblers start solidly

Northampton Town's squad is valued at £3.61m by the transfermarkt.co.uk website

How much every League One squad is now said to be worth

Steven Fletcher is still looking for a new club following his release from Wrexham.

These players are still looking for a club and could do a job for Cobblers

The whoscored.com website believes Rubin Colwill of Cardiff City is the best player in Leagye One after the opening month of the season.

The players who are already catching the eye in League One so far this season

Northampton Town got their first league win of the season on Saturday after beating Exeter City 2-0

Supercomputer predicts trouble ahead for Cobblers

Northampton Town are 11/8 shots for relegation this season.

Who have the punters being backing in League One so far?

Northampton Town are expected to have a relegation battle on their hands again this season.

If you think you know your League One then this will be up your street

Northampton Town get their League One season underway at Wigan Athletic.

I asked AI to predict Wigan v Cobblers - this is what it said

Northampton Town are 80/1 shots to win the EFL Trophy this season.

The odds you can get on Cobblers to win this season's EFL Trophy

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