Northampton have had an impressive run in the League Cup, beating Brighton and Hove Albion, Reading and Liverpool on their way to the fourth round.

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Reading who beat the Baggies and Liverpool en route to the quarter-finals last season, were unbeaten in seven matches at home going into the match.

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The win leaves them three points behind fifth place Spurs (58 points) and five points clear of Merseyside rivals Liverpool who played out a goalless draw at Reading -- a result which helps neither side.

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