Northampton Town 0 Birmingham City 1: As it happened and reaction

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Cobblers continue their pre-season campaign with tonight’s second friendly against Birmingham City.

Keep up-to-date with events at Sixfields on our live blog below...

Cobblers v Birmingham LIVE

Key Events

  • Town host Blues in second pre-season friendly
  • Number of trialists expected to be involved again
  • One or two injured players may feature

58’

Big chance for Bowie after Pinnock finds him in the box but Etheridge saves well with his legs.

60’

Raft of changes about to be made by Birmingham. Jutkiewicz, Sanderson, Dembele among those coming on.

64’

Dembele straight into the action and he’s only denied a goal by Dyche’s brilliant sliding block.

65’

Here come Town’s changes. Koiki, Sowerby and Odimayo all on. Trialist G also on.

68’

Lukas Jutkiewicz stings the plams of Dagde with a shot from range.

72’

More changes for Cobblers. Josh Harrop (Trialist H), Trialist Fand Trialist D have all come on.

76’

Abimbola replaces Trialist E. Game petering out somewhat now.

86’

Sherring announced MOTM in the ground. No surprises there. Been class tonight.

Full-time - Cobblers 0-1 Birmingham

Jordan James’ first half goal the difference at Sixfields. Birmingham could have won by more in the end but Brady will be happy enough after another useful workout. More valuable minutes in the legs, particularly for those returning from injury.

We’ll have reaction shortly.