Walsall went into Tuesday evening's meeting with the Cobblers on the back of a one-all draw with Stockport County and in search of what would be a first win in nine league games.
The Saddlers started the game well and, despite the visitors having the odd goal-scoring opportunity, were able to take the lead some eight minutes from half-time as Danny Johnson grabbed his ninth goal of the season.
SKY BET LEAGUE TWO
| WALSALL | 1-0 | NORTHAMPTON |
| JOHNSON (37') | GOALS | |
| 35 | POSS (%) | 65 |
| 13 | SHOTS (TOTAL) | 7 |
| 5 | SHOTS (ON TARGET) | 0 |
| 4 | CORNERS | 10 |
| 9 | FOULS | 4 |
| 4 | YELLOW CARDS | 2 |
| 0 | RED CARDS | 0 |
| AT | POUNDLAND BESCOT STADIUM |
| ATTENDANCE | 4,845 (740) |
| REFEREE | SAMUEL BARROTT |
WALSALL
Evans 🟨; White 🟨, Daniels, Monthé; Allen, Comley, Kinsella, Bennett; Hutchinson 🟨 (Clarke, 89'), James-Taylor 🟨 (Knowles, 76'), Johnson (Williams, 68')
Unused: Gordon; Maddox, Maher; Cashman
NORTHAMPTON TOWN
Burge; Sowerby, Guthrie 🟨, Sherring, Fox (Cross, 81'), Hylton 🟨 (Felix-Eppiah, 77'), Pinnock, Leonard, Bowie (Appéré, 63'), Lintott, Haynes (Dyche, 63')
Unused: Maxted; Tomlinson, Abimbola