Northampton Town vs. Kettering Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Preview
Northampton Town will host Kettering Town at Sixfields Stadium in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday night. Both sides will be using the game to prepare for the new campaign, which is now just over two weeks away.
Northampton Town
Northampton Town had a disappointing 2021/22 season, finishing 15th in League Two. They will be hoping to improve on that this time around, and they have made a number of new signings in the summer transfer window.
One of the most notable additions is that of striker Sam Hoskins, who has joined from Tranmere Rovers. Hoskins is a proven goalscorer at League Two level, and he will be hoping to fire Northampton Town to promotion.
Kettering Town
Kettering Town had a successful season last time out, winning the National League North title. They will now be playing in the National League for the first time in their history.
Kettering Town have made a number of new signings this summer, including midfielder Ben Wynter from Notts County. Wynter is a creative player who will add some much-needed quality to the Kettering Town midfield.
Prediction
Northampton Town are the favorites to win this game, but Kettering Town will be no pushovers. The visitors will be looking to make a statement in their first game in the National League, and they will be hoping to cause an upset.
I predict that Northampton Town will win the game 2-1.
Team news
Northampton Town:- New signing Sam Hoskins is expected to make his debut.
- Defender Fraser Horsfall is a doubt with a minor injury.
- Midfielder Shaun McWilliams is suspended.
- New signing Ben Wynter is expected to make his debut.
- Defender Connor Johnson is a doubt with a minor injury.
- Midfielder Tom Owen is suspended.
Lineups
Northampton Town:- GK: Liam Roberts
- RB: Aaron McGowan
- CB: Joseph Mills
- CB: Fraser Horsfall
- LB: Ali Koiki
- CM: Sam Hoskins
- CM: Ben Fox
- CM: Jack Bridge
- RW: Kion Etete
- ST: Sam Hoskins
- LW: Mitch Pinnock
- GK: Lee Burge
- RB: Connor Johnson
- CB: Ben Wynter
- CB: Alex Whittle
- LB: Lewis White
- CM: Tom Owen
- CM: Jake Howell
- CM: Kieran Burton
- RW: Joe Iaciofano
- ST: Reece Styche
- LW: Harry Beautyman
