Northampton Town's new automatic promotion chances after defeat at Salford City

Northampton Town's new promotion chances following defeat to Salford City - plus where Stevenage, Bradford City, Carlisle United, Barrow and Mansfield Town are expected to finish- gallery

Northampton Town’s promotion hopes suffered a minor blow at the weekend with defeat at Salford.

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 9th Jan 2023, 11:09 BST

Updated 9th Jan 2023, 11:11 BST

It leaves them seven points clear of chasers Bradford City, Carlisle United and Barrow.

Town are now given a 60 per cent chance of promotion and a 37 per cent chance of being in the play-offs.

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1. Leyton Orient - 93pts (+34)

Win the league: 61% Promoted: 93% Photo: Pete Norton

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2. Stevenage - 86pts (+25)

Play-off chances: 26% Promotion chances: 73% Win the league: 21% Photo: David Price

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3. Northampton Town - 82pts (+25)

Play-off chances: 37% Promotion chances: 60% Win the league: 10% Photo: Pete Norton

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4. Salford City - 75pts (+18)

Play-off chances: 44% Promotion chances: 34% Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

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