Will Grigg scores for the first time in 16 months as Elliot Embleton provides Sunderland with a boost

Grigg, who left the Stadium of Light on loan on deadline day, netted his first goal for his temporary employers in their 4-3 win over the Cobblers.

The Dons had fallen behind to a relegation-threatened Northampton side, but goals from Andrew Surman and Grigg put them in command.

Northampton then went 3-2 ahead, before late Cameron Jerome and Charlie Brown strikes ensured Russell Martin’s side continued their impressive form of late.

And for Grigg, it was a weight lifted as he found the net for the first time in a competitive fixture since Sunderland’s 5-0 win over Tranmere Rovers last season.

Elsewhere, it was a good day for Elliot Embleton – who played a key role in Blackpool’s win at Portsmouth.

The attacking midfielder was introduced as a substitute at Fratton Park and laid on the only goal of the game for Jerry Yates, as the striker finished well to secure a 1-0 win.

And in providing that assist, Embleton handed his parent club a boost as they managed to cut the gap between themselves and Pompey to just a point.

George Dobson was also in action as he was handed a start for AFC Wimbledon at Peterborough United.

It was Mark Robinson’s first game in permanent charge of the Plough Lane outfit – but things didn’t go the way the first-time manager would have hoped, with Posh running-out 3-0 winners.

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