COBBLERS SUNK BY THE POPPIES

By Ben Tilley

NORTHAMPTON T 1
Johnson 28 (og)
KETTERING T 2
Millar 66, Ranger 92
AFTER EXTRA-TIME

STAR MAN
DEVON
KELLY-EVANS Kettering

NORTHAMPTON Town slumped to a shock home defeat against near-neighbours Kettering Town in their first meeting in 35 years.
The seventh-tier Poppies trailed to an unfortunate own goal at half-time, but overcame 79 places and four divisions to claim a famous victory.
Sub Luca Miller scored with his first touch to level before former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger netted the winning goal in the third minute of extra-time, sending nearly...

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