Northampton Town 1-1 Wigan Athletic

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Northampton are ninth in the League One table following their draw with Wigan

Josh Magennis' second-half strike secured a precious point on the road for Wigan as they drew 1-1 at in-form Northampton.

The veteran striker netted from close range in the 64th minute to cancel out a 16th-minute penalty from Cobblers top scorer Sam Hoskins.

Wigan dominated possession in the early stages, and wasted a great chance to score when Jordan Jones blasted over from 15 yards, but they found themselves behind after 16 minutes.

Kieron Bowie seized on a loose pass 25 yards out, and ran straight in on goal, only to be upended by goalkeeper Sam Tickle for a clear penalty.

Hoskins stepped up and slotted home to put the Cobblers ahead.

Wigan pressed for an equaliser, and should have got one on the stroke of half-time, but Liam Morrison's free header from five yards out was blocked on the line by his team-mate, Magennis.

The visitors piled on the pressure in the second half and they got their reward after 64 minutes when Magennis poked home from close range after a driving run from Martial Godo had set up the chance.

Goalmouth action was limited after the equaliser, with the Cobblers going closest to snatching a winner through Mitch Pinnock late on, but his shot from 20 yards out flew wide.

Match report supplied by PA Media.

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