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Northampton Relegated After 2-1 Defeat to Luton Town

4/16/2026

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Northampton were relegated from League One after a 2-1 defeat to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, leaving Northampton needing a miracle to avoid relegation.
Sam Hoskins opened the scoring for Northampton in the 31st minute.
Liam Walsh equalized for Luton just before halftime.
Luton Town captain Kal Naismith curled in a 30-yard free-kick in the final minutes to seal the win and tighten Luton's play-offs bid.

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Northampton were relegated from League One after a 2-1 defeat to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, leaving Northampton needing a miracle to avoid relegation.
Sam Hoskins opened the scoring for Northampton in the 31st minute.
Liam Walsh equalized for Luton just before halftime.
Luton Town captain Kal Naismith curled in a 30-yard free-kick in the final minutes to seal the win and tighten Luton's play-offs bid.