Northampton knocked out of EFL Trophy after defeat by rivals Peterborough

Northampton are out of the EFL Trophy after they were beaten 3-0 by Nene Valley rivals Peterborough United.

Eight days from beating Peterborough in League One, the Cobblers’ hopes of a quick pair of wins were hurt when TJ Eyoma was sent off after being shown a straight red card just before half-time.

The hosts duly scored a trio of goals after the break, with Ricky Jade-Jones, Ryan De Havilland and Abaraham Odoh scoring the three strikes that won the match for Peterborough.

Defeat means an end of Northampton’s interest in the EFL Trophy for another season, with the Cobblers now on league duty only having also already been knocked out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup this season.

Eyoma was dismissed in the 42nd minute after being deemed to have denied a goalscoring opportunity with a foul on Malik Mothersille.

Although Northampton made it to half-time on level terms, a flick home by Jade-Jones a few minutes after the restart put the hosts ahead.

Four minutes later, De Havilland breached the home side’s rear-guard to make it 2-0, before a deflected strike by Odoh sealed the deal for the hosts on a night when the Cobblers’ defence was repeatedly tested and they could’ve conceded more.

Northampton will seek a return to winning ways and points in their battle to remain in League One on Saturday, as they welcome Charlton Athletic in their final clash before Christmas.