Northampton – Fleetwood Town

Northampton host Fleetwood Town in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table, with the home side sitting 17th on six points after one win, three draws and two defeats, scoring three and conceding five. Fleetwood, perched in seventh place with ten points from two victories and four stalemates and an unbeaten record, will look to extend their solid run and further widen the gap to the teams above them, having netted seven while allowing just four. The gap in points and form suggests a clear advantage for the visitors, yet Northampton’s desperate need for points could turn the fixture into a tightly contested battle. A positive result for Northampton could spark a late‑season surge, while Fleetwood will aim to cement their push for a top‑six finish.