24 July 2018

Northampton were quick out of the traps and Mark Cousins was forced into a sensational save in the 8th minute, plucking Andy Williams’ goalbound effort over the crossbar. Josh Walker then made a great run through the Cobblers defence before setting up the trialist who curled an effort at goal, forcing a save. The deadlock

It was the hosts that started the better of the two sides, Jack Barham delivering a good cross from the right-hand side that just evaded the onrushing Dave Tarpey. Barnet would be awarded a penalty in the 6th minute after Ephron Mason-Clark was brought down. Tarpey stepped up to take and cooly slotted the ball