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Sam Hoskins celebrates with team-mates Jack Perkins, Elliott List and Matty Warhurst after scoring his side's fourth goal during the pre-season friendly match between Solihull Moors and Northampton Town at The ARMCO Arena on August 01, 2026 in Solihull, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

What we've learned about Chris Hogg's Cobblers in pre-season

Pennant scored 26 goals and recorded seven assists in 120 appearances for Leicester’s under-21 and under-18 teams. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

Brackley Town sign ‘very quick’ forward after Leicester City release

Blake Campbell wins the ball after sliding in on Harvey Saunders. Picture: Pete Norton

Three positives and three issues to address from pre-season so far

Logan Briggs played on the left against Coventry. Picture: Pete Norton

Briggs realised 'childhood dream' by walking out at Sixfields

Riley Carr of Leicester City moves with the ball watched by Filip Opiela of Northampton Town during the pre-season friendly match between Leicester City U23 and Northampton Town at Seagrave on July 11, 2026 in Barrow On Soar, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Hogg keen to give youngsters a chance after academy pair feature in friendly

Logan Briggs in action against his parent club.

What we learned about Chris Hogg's Cobblers from Leicester City friendly

Chris Hogg

Cobblers to make decision on trialists as Hogg gives transfer update

Liam Shaw

Hogg explains why Liam Shaw and Jack Burroughs missed Leicester friendly

Chris Hogg

Chris Hogg 'learned loads' from pre-season opener against Leicester

Tyrese Fornah in action against Leicester. Picture: Pete Norton

New faces on show as Cobblers sweat in the heat in opening friendly

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Northampton Town manager Chris Hogg talks to his players during a Pre-Season Training session at Moulton Colllege on July 02, 2026 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Cobblers name starting XI and subs for Leicester City friendly

Chris Hogg

Cobblers to play two separate XIs in Leicester City friendly, Hogg confirms

Chris Hogg in training at Moulton

Free agents train with Cobblers ahead of first friendly as Hogg provides update

Chris Hogg oversees training on Thursday

Hogg reveals where he intends to play to new signing Briggs

Logan Briggs

Briggs spoke to Jake Evans before making decision on Cobblers move

Logan Briggs. Picture: Pete Norton

Breaking: Cobblers snap up Leicester City starlet on season-long loan
Cobblers have signed Logan Briggs on a season-long loan from Leicester City.
James Heneghan

The Carabao Cup trophy

Cobblers given tough away tie in Carabao Cup as joins EFL Trophy group

Sixfields

Cobblers add two more games to their pre-season schedule

Leicester City Walking Footballers

Ad Feature Leicester walking football group takes to the King Power Stadium pitch

Jake Evans

Cobblers loanees share messages after leaving Sixfields

Mateo Moon-Arnaez and Neo Dobson

Calderwood explains Moon-Arnaez selection and reveals reason for Dobson absence

Neo Dobson is also on the bench

Teenage academy midfielder named on the bench by Cobblers for final day game

Jake Evans

Evans 'would never say no' to return to Cobblers next season

Jake Evans

Evans leaves door open for potential Sixfields return after first senior goal

Jake Evans

Nolan explains why Evans started against Posh - despite suggesting the opposite

Jake Evans

Nolan issues caution over Jake Evans amid calls for young forward to play more

Jake Evans on debut

Nolan: Jake Evans does not play like a 17-year-old
Kevin Nolan says new signing Jake Evans ‘does not play like a 17-year-old’ as the Leicester City loanee targets a home debut this weekend.
James Heneghan

Kevin Nolan

Kevin Nolan reveals transfer market aim before January window closes

Jake Evans

Evans: It means so much to play for my hometown club

Kevin Nolan

Nolan addresses likelihood of more signings after Jake Evans arrival

Jake Evans played at Sixfields for Leicester Under-21s in the EFL Trophy last season

Nolan: 'Exciting' Evans wanted to join Cobblers despite 'lot of interest'

Jake Evans

Breaking: Cobblers sign Leicester City starlet in time for Rotherham clash

Notts County's David McGoldrick in action with Leicester City's Jake Evans during the Bristol Street Motors Trophy match between Notts County and Leicester City U21 at Meadow Lane on November 12, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Cobblers 'in advanced talks' to sign young Leicester forward

Elliott Moore

Breaking: Cobblers sign experienced defender in first move of January window

Joe Wormleighton heads the ball away during Saturday's win over Bolton. Picture: Pete Norton

Happy Wormleighton feels the love from Cobblers fans after impressive displays

Kevin Nolan

Nolan makes decision on trialists - and reveals more may join Cobblers

Morgan Roberts was on target for Brackley Town in their win over Leicester City Under-21s

Cowan warns Brackley of tough tests after they see off Leicester City youngsters

Leeds United's players celebrate their National League Cup final win over Sutton United in April

Brackley Town to host four PL2 Under-21 sides in National League Cup

Joe Wormleighton

Wormleighton 'delighted to be a Cobbler' after 'daunting' stint on trial

Joe Wormleighton playing for Leicester Under-18s against Manchester United in an FA Youth Cup tie in 2022. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Kevin Nolan explains why Cobblers have signed Joe Wormleighton

Joe Wormleighton

Breaking: Cobblers make it 10 for the summer with arrival of young defender

Founded in 1925, Duncan & Toplis now operates from 14 locations across the Midlands and London.

Duncan & Toplis expands into Leicester as Torr Waterfield joins the group

Ali Koiki

Koiki among first-team players to feature in behind closed doors friendly

Neo Dobson points to someone in the stands after scoring his first goal for the Cobblers in the win over Leicester.

Dobson 'absolutely buzzing' after netting first Cobblers goals

Jon Brady

Brady hails 'brilliant night' for the academy after youngsters star in Foxes win

Neo Dobson celebrates his first senior goal for the Cobblers.

Dobson nets twice as Cobblers ease past Leicester in EFL Trophy

Martyn Waghorn has signed for the Cobblers on a short-term deal (Picture: Pete Norton)

Former Leicester City, Rangers and Derby striker Waghorn signs for Cobblers

The Jets Tridents with their new sponsor Nathan of HP Ballerz proudly wearing their new kit

Northampton football coach and ex pro footballer sponsors local team

Josh Eppiah

Former Cobblers loanee heads to Brazil

Liam Moore

Moore determined to remind football world 'who I am' after difficult 12 months

Liam Moore

Breaking: Cobblers sign former Reading defender on short-term deal

Ash Hunter of Salford City in action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Salford City at Sixfields on January 29, 2022. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Cobblers trialist joins League Two club in permanent deal

Jon Brady looks on during the pre season friendly match between Northampton Town and Leicester City at Sixfields. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Cobblers 0 Leicester 1: Jon Brady's reaction to opening pre-season friendly

Jon Brady

Brady gives update on trialists after eight play for Cobblers against Leicester

Shaun McWilliams on the ball during Saturday's friendly against Leicester City.

Cobblers narrowly beaten by Leicester City in pre-season opener

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