Northampton Town 0 Stevenage 1: As it happened

The home changing room prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Stevenage at Sixfields. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Cobblers get the new season up and running by hosting Stevenage at Sixfields in Sky Bet League One this afternoon.

We’ll have everything you need to know on this page throughout the afternoon...

Cobblers v Stevenage LIVE

Key Events

New League One campaign gets up and running at Sixfields
Town host fellow newcomers Stevenage in opener
Team news to be announced at 2pm

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 14:48 BST

Last time Cobblers were in League One they started the season by conceding after 20 seconds. Let’s hope for better this time around.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 14:57 BST

Here come the teams....

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:01 BST

0’

The new League One season is under way!

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:03 BST

2’

Cobblers in a 3-4-3 shape. Pinnock and Hoskins alongside Simpson in attack.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:06 BST

4’

Yellow card for Piergianni for kicking the ball away. Referees been told to enforce that rule stricly this season. Steve Evans not happy about it.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:09 BST

7’

First shot from Dan Butler. Volley from 30 yards. Gets it on target but easy for Burge.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:10 BST

9’

Roberts sidefoots wide at the near post. Stevenage have made the better start here.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:11 BST

10’

Off the bar! Cobblers so close to an opener. Brough with the chance. Charged through the middle before hitting the crossbar. Think the goalkeeper got a touch on it.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:15 BST

13’

Now Cobblers have hit the post! Simpson from a tight angle after being played through by Leonard. Should have hit the target.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023, 15:17 BST

15’

Steve Evans booked