Northampton Town's Unwanted FA Cup Record Threatened as Oldham Athletic Seek to Extend Bury Connections

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A former Oldham Athletic favourite, Nicky Adams, has expressed his hope for a potential meeting between his current club, Wigan Athletic, and his former club, Oldham Latics, in the second round of the FA Cup. This comes as Micky Mellon's Northampton Town, managed by Adams in 2019, faces a daunting task to break a six-year streak of not advancing past the first round. Their last win on FA Cup first round weekend was in November 2019 against Chippenham, with Adams and manager Keith Curle being reunited at Boundary Park a couple of years later.

Key Takeaways:

  • Northampton Town has not advanced past the first round of the FA Cup since 2019, with a streak of five consecutive first-round losses.
  • The club's last first-round win was in November 2019, beating Chippenham 3-0 under manager Keith Curle.
  • Northampton Town has faced non-league teams in the past few seasons, including Oxford City, Cambridge United, Chesterfield, Barrow, and Kettering, resulting in their streak of losses.
  • Nicky Adams, a former Oldham Athletic favourite, has reflected on the team's last first-round win, stating that they showed ultimate respect to the non-league team and had the right application and attitude.
  • Adams believes that League One Northampton Town will be mindful of the impact last season's FA Cup run had for Oldham, which included a first-round win at Tranmere and a close game against Leyton Orient.
  • He also feels that home advantage is a significant factor at Boundary Park, with the fans creating a lively atmosphere that backs the team even in difficult times.

Statistics:

  • 6 years since Northampton Town last recorded a win on FA Cup first-round weekend (captured in November 2019)
  • 5 consecutive first-round losses for Northampton Town in the FA Cup
  • 3-0 margin of victory for Northampton Town in their last first-round win, achieved against Chippenham in November 2019

Sources:

  • Northampton Town's FA Cup record (2019/20 season onwards)
  • Nicky Adams' comments on Northampton Town's FA Cup streak and last first-round win ( FA Cup first round match preview)
  • Oldham Latics' FA Cup record (season prior to 2023/24)
  • Interview with Nicky Adams (facilitated by Oldham Athletic's media outlet)