A Northampton player spoke to the match referee Carl Brook to voice his concern about something that was said from a spectator in the crowd. A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police, read: "Police are investigating a report of a discriminatory (racist) comment being made to a black player with Northampton Town FC by a member of the public during Exeter City FC's home EFL Trophy fixture versus Northampton Town on Tuesday 8 December. "Specialist officers from Devon & Cornwall Police are working with both clubs and other partners to fully investigate the incident." Northampton, in a statement on Wednesday, said: "Northampton Town Football Club are aware of an alleged discriminatory comment made by a supporter towards one of our players at Tuesday's Papa John's Trophy tie with Exeter City. "Exeter City Football Club has been made aware of a report of a suspected discriminatory comment from a member of the crowd at last night's match against Northampton Town," the Exeter club statement said.

Source: Sky sports December 09, 2020 11:20 UTC