Northampton – Crewe

Northampton host Crewe in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the lower reaches of the table, with the home side languishing in 17th place on six points after one win, three draws and two defeats, scoring three and conceding five. Crewe sit comfortably in 8th, boasting ten points from two victories and four stalemates, a flawless record that includes a positive goal difference of +2 (six for, four against). The disparity in recent form suggests Northampton will need to tighten up defensively while finding a way to match Crewe’s unbeaten run if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone. A positive result for the Cobblers could narrow the gap to safety, whereas Crewe will look to extend their momentum and push further up the standings.