Lee Burge watches on helplessly as Fraser Murray's deflected shot nestles into the far corner.placeholder image
Lee Burge watches on helplessly as Fraser Murray's deflected shot nestles into the far corner.

Northampton Town player ratings from League One opener against Wigan Athletic

By James Heneghan
Published 3rd Aug 2025, 10:40 BST
Updated 3rd Aug 2025, 11:00 BST

Cobblers started their new season in disappointing fashion when beaten 3-1 by Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

Fraser Murray scored twice and Jensen Weir headed in another before Michael Forbes opened Town’s account for the season with a consolation. Here are our player ratings from the Brick Community Stadium...

Steadied things to a certain extent in the second half, at least until Cobblers pushed men forward and left themselves exposed at the back... 6

13. Conor McCarthy

Steadied things to a certain extent in the second half, at least until Cobblers pushed men forward and left themselves exposed at the back... 6 Photo: Pete Norton

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Thrown on as an emergency striker, highlighting Nolan's lack of options, but not sure he even touched the ball... N/A

14. Max Dyche

Thrown on as an emergency striker, highlighting Nolan's lack of options, but not sure he even touched the ball... N/A Photo: Pete Norton

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15. Jordan Willis

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