Luton 2-1 Northampton: Cobblers relegated to League Two
Wednesday 15 April 2026 22:52, UK
Northampton have been relegated from League One after losing 2-1 at Luton.
The Cobblers had to win to have any hope of keeping their slim survival hopes alive and led through a classy finish from Sam Hoskins after 31 minutes.
But Luton, fresh from Sunday's EFL Trophy triumph at Wembley, equalised through Liam Walsh close to half-time and Kal Naismith sealed Northampton's fate five minutes from time.
Northampton then stunned the home crowd, netting on 31 minutes, when Hoskins was left unmarked to race through and lob Keeley.
Luton were back on level terms with 43 minutes gone, Liam Walsh's 20-yard strike flying into the net.
After the break, Cameron McGeehan's shot deflected just wide, while Jordan Clark was inches off target.
Substitute Ali Al-Hamadi slammed against the post from 25 yards on 77 minutes, while Clark drove into the stands again.
However, it did not matter with Naismith's heroics snatching all three points for the hosts.
