Robinson equalised for Leeds from the penalty spot

Northampton earned an FA Cup replay after holding Leeds, despite having Giles Coke sent off after only 26 minutes of the first-round tie.

Scott McGleish put the visitors ahead with a far-post tap-in but 17 minutes later Coke was dismissed after receiving his second yellow card.

Andy Robinson equalised with a penalty after Mark Hughes was fouled.

Robinson and Robert Snodgrass hit the woodwork as Leeds dominated but they could not score a winner.

Leeds: Ankergren, Richardson, Michalik, Telfer, Parker (White 83), Howson (Showunmi 78), Douglas, Delph, Snodgrass, Becchio, Robinson.
Subs Not Used: Lucas, Prutton, Kilkenny, Hughes, Webb.

Booked: White.

Goals: Robinson 37 pen.

Northampton: Fielding, Dolman, Doig (Dyer 11), Hughes, Jackman, Gilligan, Coke, Crowe, Holt, McGleish (Bignall 53), Constantine (Davis 73).
Subs Not Used: Dunn, Henderson, Jones, Taylor.

Sent Off: Coke (26).

Booked: Coke, Holt, Jackman.

Goals: McGleish 9.

Att: 9,531

Ref: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).

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