Lee Burge to leave Cobblers as Hogg targets new goalkeeper

The decision has been taken by recently-appointed manager Chris Hogg, who wants to sign a new goalkeeper to compete with Ross Fitzsimons next season. Cobblers did offer Burge a new contract at the end of the 2025/26 season but that has now expired. He leaves Sixfields having played 113 times in all competitions, including 39 appearances in the promotion-winning 2022/23 campaign.

"We have decided to go in a different direction in the goalkeeping position and so we have parted company with Lee,” explained Hogg. "Lee spent four seasons at the club and played over a hundred games, winning a promotion in that time and it is important that contribution is recognised.

"I am sure all supporters will join me in wishing Lee every success for his future career and thanking him for his time as a Northampton Town player."

Talks remain ongoing with Cameron McGeehan and Nesta Guinness-Walker. The pair were offered new deals last month but so far no agreement has been found. Sam Hoskins, the other player to be given a new contract at the end of the 25/26 season, has already agreed terms to remain at Sixfields for at least another year.