Late winner for Northampton sees them beat Walsall in EFL Trophy

A late strike by Kamarai Swyer was the difference as Northampton Town beat Walsall 1-0 in the EFL Trophy.

Swyer’s 88th minute goal was the only one of a tight clash between the Saddlers and the Cobblers at the Bescot Stadium, in a result that means Northampton have won 2 out of 2 in the competition.

Victory in the West Midlands puts Kevin Nolan’s side top of their table after 2 games, putting them in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages. The Cobblers conclude their group stage with a home game against Shrewsbury in mid-November.

Having beaten the Chelsea U21s in their tournament opener last month, Northampton looked to build on it against a Walsall side currently sat top of League Two.

Swyer’s strike was the only one of the contest, with the summer signing scoring his second in as many EFL Trophy appearances when he curled a fine strike past Walsall keeper Sam Hornby.

Northampton will seek to maintain a period of positive results in their next outing, when they welcome Rotherham United to Sixfields on Saturday.