Northampton Town advanced to the Quarter-Finals of the Vertu Trophy after an action-packed 4–2 win over Walsall at Sixfields, a contest that delivered pace, intensity and moments of real quality from both sides.

Walsall set the tone early, taking the lead inside five minutes when Albert Adomah guided in a close‑range header following a swift attacking move.

The Cobblers replied with sustained pressure, forcing blocks and testing Sam Hornby as they pushed for a leveller.

That equaliser arrived on 19 minutes through Kamarai Swyer, who continued his impressive form in the competition with a precise finish from the edge of the box.

The momentum remained with Northampton, with Joe Wormleighton and Dean Campbell both threatening to put the hosts ahead before the break.

The Cobblers carried that attacking rhythm into the second half.

Jack Vale was denied one‑on‑one before Swyer struck again, glancing home Michael Jacobs’ dangerous corner to turn the scoreline in Northampton’s favour.

A third followed as Vale powered forward and opted for the unselfish route, laying the ball into the path of Sam Hoskins, who calmly slotted into the bottom corner on 62 minutes.

Walsall refused to fade, and substitute Daniel Kanu’s sharp finish with 15 minutes left reignited the contest.

But the visitors’ task became more difficult when they were forced to play the closing stages with ten players after Jake Hollman left the pitch on a stretcher, with all substitutions already made.

Northampton continued to create chances, and when Priestley Farquharson brought down Kyle Edwards in stoppage time, Tom Eaves stepped up and converted from the spot to round off a compelling night’s action.

A lively affair, rich in drama and competitive edge, ended with Northampton securing their place in the last eight—but not without a valiant showing from the visiting Saddlers.

The victory sends Northampton into the quarter-finals—where their next opponents will be revealed during the Vertu Trophy Quarter‑Final Draw, live on Sky Sports News on Saturday morning.

Cobblers hit four to edge six‑goal Vertu Trophy thriller

Cobblers hit four to edge six‑goal Vertu Trophy thriller