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Northampton Town 1-1 Birmingham City: Kevin Nolan thrilled to hold up Blues

Northampton Town boss Kevin Nolan was “absolutely delighted” with his players after they held runaway League One leaders Birmingham City to a draw.

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The LeaguePaper Team
16 March 2025

By Graham Allen

NORTHAMPTON T 1
Iwata 17 og

BIRMINGHAM C 1
Anderson 45+2
Northampton Town boss Kevin Nolan was “absolutely delighted” with his players after they held runaway League One leaders Birmingham City to a draw.
Nolan’s side were outstanding in the first half at Sixfields and thoroughly deserved to take the lead thanks to Tomoki Iwata’s own-goal after 17 minutes.
Keshi Anderson headed the Blues level in first-half stoppage time with only their second shot of the game.
However, despite dominating the game, City could not find a winner.
Delighted
Nolan said: “I’m absolutely delight...

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