History of the Northampton Town v Exeter City fixture
Northampton Town prepare to entertain Exeter City at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 31 and drawing 15 of the 50 games played.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was less than a year ago, in October 2012, with Northampton Town running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 02 Mar | Exeter City | 3 - 0 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 13 Oct | Northampton | 3-0 | Exeter City | League Two |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 18 Mar | Northampton | 2 - 1 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 23 Nov | Exeter City | 1 - 2 | Northampton | League Division Three |
| 1997/1998 | Tue 25 Nov | Northampton | 2 - 1 | Exeter City | F.A. Cup |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 15 Nov | Exeter City | 1 - 1 | Northampton | F.A. Cup |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 19 Apr | Northampton | 4 - 1 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 6 matches.
Exeter City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 11 points from 6 games.
Opposition view
Exeter manager Paul Tisdale told his club's official website that he expects Northampton to gradually shake off the disapointment of last season's play-off defeat and be in the shake up again this time around.
"I think we’ll know they’re a team capable of a very good performance."