Northampton beat Exeter City 2-0 on Saturday, 23 August 2025 in League One. The match was refereed by Edward Duckworth. It was played at Sixfields Stadium.
First half: Northampton took an early lead at 1' when E. Wheatley scored, with the assist credited to N. Guinness-Walker, making the score 1-0. Northampton extended the lead at 16' when M. Dyche scored, making the score 2-0. S. Cox received a yellow card for Exeter City at 43'.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Exeter City made their 1st substitution at 46', with E. Francis replacing J. Doyle-Hayes. Northampton made their 1st substitution at 51', with Jack Perkins replacing J. Burroughs. Exeter City made their 2nd substitution at 57', with S. Cox replacing J. Magennis. Exeter City made their 3rd substitution at 65', with J. Wareham replacing G. Birch. Northampton made their 2nd substitution at 66', with E. Wheatley replacing E. List. Northampton made their 3rd substitution at 66', with C. McGeehan replacing T. Eaves. Northampton made their 4th substitution at 72', with N. Guinness-Walker replacing J. Wormleighton. J. Doyle-Hayes received a yellow card for Exeter City at 77'. E. Turns received a yellow card for Exeter City at 79'. Exeter City made their 4th substitution at 82', with J. McMillan replacing L. Woodhouse. Exeter City made their 5th substitution at 82', with R. Rydel replacing K. Wilson. J. Magennis received a yellow card for Exeter City at 90+3'.
Northampton used 4 substitutions while Exeter City used 5 substitutions. Exeter City got 4 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (10-6).
- Exeter City controlled possession (64%).
- Northampton had the sharper finishing (3-1 shots on target).
