Cobblers announce new intake of youth team scholars for 2026/27
Cobblers have announced their new intake of youth team scholars for the 2026/27 season.
Meet the youngsters who could one day be playing for the first-team…


Archie Daniels
A physically imposing goalkeeper from Peterborough, Archie has been with the club since U14.
Josh Alonge
An athletic centre-back from Northampton who is calm in possession as well as physically capable. Josh has been with the club since U9 and has shown a great desire to learn as well as a huge passion for the club.
Bobby Ashton
A left sided defender who can play as a centre-back, left back or left wing back. From Northampton, Bobby has been at the club since U9 and has been a constant figure in the U18s last season as well as having some U21 involvement.
Jenson Campbell
A recent addition to the club having previously been at Nottingham Forest since U9. Jenson, from Nottingham, joins as an apprentice as a commanding centre-back.
Dexter Murphy
Dexter, from Northampton, joined the club at U15, following his release from Leicester City. Dexter is a dominating central midfielder who provides an energy and intensity to the middle of the park.
Tom Goodman
An athletic, powerful centre midfielder who has an eye for goal, Tom joined the club at U15 and is a local lad from Northampton.
Max Goodacre
Max is a skilful wide player with great attacking intent who is versatile and able to play as a right back, right winger or attacking midfielder. Max is from Northampton and joined at U10.
Harry Shipley
Harry is from Northampton and joined the club at U10. Harry is an attacker with an eye for goal. He has already scored some vital goals in the youth team including a last second equaliser away at Stevenage last season.
Naishayn Williams
Naishayn is an X-Factor type player whose attacking instincts and skill are likely to excite anyone who watches him. From Dunstable, he joined the club at U15.