JP Trophy

September 4, 2012

Full-time

Northampton

1 - 0

MK Dons

JP Trophy

14:45 EDT, September 4, 2012

Sixfields Stadium, England

Referee: C Berry

Robinson stunner seals Cobblers progress

Scoring Summary

Northampton Town Milton Keynes Dons
Jake Robinson (11') 

Jake Robinson's wonder goal was enough for Northampton to see off MK Dons 1-0 in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The winner arrived in the 11th minute as Robinson grabbed his first goal since arriving at Sixfields last season. Lee Nicholls' long clearance was headed down by Henoc Mukendi and Robinson hit a dipping 30-yard volley over a stranded David Martin.

Louis Moult went close to doubling Northampton's advantage when his shot just went the wrong side of the upright.

But the Dons hit back and created several good chances. Daniel Powell flashed a shot wide of the near post, Dean Bowditch got the faintest of touches on a low cross from Adam Chicksen which just evaded the far post before Charlie MacDonald turned well in the box before firing over.

Openings then fell to Bowditch, who had a close-range effort blocked by Nicholls, and Shaun Williams, who blazed over from six yards on the stroke of half-time.

The visitors picked up from where they left off after the break and it took a smart save from Nicholls to deny Stephen Gleeson before substitute Jabo Ibehre saw a header saved by Nicholls.

Although Cobblers sub Lewis Wilson should have made the game safe when he fired over after a quick break.

Ibehre missed a late opportunity when he failed to connect with MacDonald's low cross from three yards as the visitors' late pressure failed to produce an equaliser.