Mark your calendars: Northampton Town vs Brighton goes live on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 20:00 in what promises to be a thrilling England. League Trophy. Group stage encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Marco Fritz has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Clear skies, 20°C. Key absences could shape this game — Richter is a concern for Northampton Town, while Zimmermann may miss out for Brighton. These two sides have a rich history: Brighton 2 - 2 Northampton Town (2023). Brighton 1 - 4 Northampton Town (2021). Brighton 1 - 0 Northampton Town (2025). Brighton 4 - 0 Northampton Town (2024). Brighton 2 - 2 Northampton Town (2024). We're going with 2:0 as our predicted scoreline.