Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still says the Cobblers are one of ‘the big hitters’ of npower League Two – but he still believes his team can claim victory in tonight’s npower League Two showdown between the sides.
The Cobblers travel to east London this evening aiming to get back on the winning trail following their heartbreaking 1-0 defeat at Fleetwood Town on Saturday.
A win could see Town return to the upper reaches of the league two table, and they are taking on a Dagenham side that has yet to win a league game this season.
Despite that record, Still is unconcerned as he feels his team is playing well enough, it’s just that they aren’t getting the breaks they need.
The Daggers boss is wary of the threat the Cobblers pose, but he is confident his side has what it takes to take them on.
“This league is tough and getting tougher as well,” said Still, who saw his side claim a 1-1 home draw with Accrington Stanley at the weekend.
“I would look at Northampton as one of the big hitters in the league and would perhaps expect them to be closer to the top.
“It is going to be a tough game for us as they have recruited well in the summer. They have got quite an experienced side, so it will be a hard game for us.
“But we have had some tough games already and played well, so I don’t really worry about that.
“I know that if we are on our game then we can compete with anybody.”
The Cobblers will be without right-back Danny East for tonight’s game as he serves his one-match ban for his sending off on Saturday.
John Johnson is likely to return at full-back, while boss Aidy Boothroyd has hinted that he will pair Clive Platt with Adebayo Akinfenwa in attack, with Louis Moult stepping down.
Akinfenwa missed the weekend trip to Highbury due to illness.
Kick-off at the The London Borough Of Barking & Dagenham Stadium is at 7.45pm, and you can follow the action as it happens via Jefferson Lake’s Twitter feed @JeffersonLake
There will also be updates on @chronsport while report, reaction and pictures from the match will be online at www.northamptonchron.co.uk once the match has finished.