Purcell worry for Cobblers

Tadhg Purcell looks set to miss Northampton's Johnstone's Paint Trophy trip to Hartlepool. The Irish striker was carried off on a stretcher during the first half of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wycombe and while boss Ian Sampson is hopeful the injury is not serious, he is unlikely to travel to Victoria Park.

Defender John Johnson is close to returning from a groin injury and will be handed a late check along with winger Ryan Gilligan, who has missed the last two matches with an ankle problem.

Goalkeeper Chris Dunn and winger Liam Davis (both ankle) were on the bench against Wycombe after their injury lay-offs and should be involved again. Defender Craig Hinton is still missing with knee trouble.

Source: PA

Source: PA