Northampton pick up point after draw away at Port Vale

Northampton Town picked up a point after a 0-0 draw against Port Vale.

The Cobblers had created a decent number of opportunities in their draw with the side from Staffordshire, but were unable to pick up a first victory since 2016 at Vale Park. They were, however, able to stop Port Vale from picking up a fourth win in a row.

A point means that Northampton sit 13th in the League One table after 10 games, with Kevin Nolan’s side picking up 14 points. Their tally puts them equidistant to the relegation zone and play-off places, with Northampton 5 points from both Huddersfield Town in 6th and Burton Albion in 21st.

Played amid windy conditions in Storm Amy’s wake, the first half saw very few opportunities created for either side. One did arise in the 41st minute, however, with home keeper Joe Gauci making a good stop to deny Cameron McGeehan after the Northern Irishman sent a header goalbound at a corner.

Many of the best chances did fall for the visitors. Gauci made a good stop to keep out Terry Taylor’s drive from distance, before Taylor fired a further strike wide and Nesta Guinness-Walker hit the side netting.

But a goal wouldn’t come for the Cobblers and they very nearly lost the points right at the end. In stoppage time, Ruari Paton saw an effort denied at close range by Northampton keeper Ross Fitzsimons.

Having taken the point, Northampton now move on, with Nolan’s side next facing an EFL Trophy match against Walsall before resuming their league campaign at home to Rotherham United next weekend.