On that day Cobblers battled past Torquay United for a 2-1 win that clinched third-place and promotion from Division Three.
Goals from Jamie Forrester and Steve Howard sealed victory in front of a bumper away following, as Cobblers pipped Darlington to promotion by three points.
It came at the first attempt after Town had been relegated the previous year.
But what happened to the players who were on the pitch that day? Here we have all the answers.
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9. James Hunt
Hunt fnished his career at Gainsborough Trinity in 2010, retiring for family reasons aged 33. He also played for Oxford, Bristol Rovers and Grimsby following five years at the Cobblers. Photo: Pete Norton
10. Jamie Forrester
Jamie Forrester joined Hull City for the 2003/04 season after impressing at Northampton. He went on to enjoy spells with Bristol Rovers and Lincoln City, retiring from football in 2009. In September 2011 He began to work on new Sports Channel – Sports Tonight Live, where he has turned his hand to TV presenting on The Basement Show, which takes a light-hearted look at Football Leagues 1 and 2. Photo: Pete Norton
11. Steve Howard
Steve Howard left Northampton Town at the end of the 2000/01 season and eventually played Premier League football with Derby County, scoring in a defeat at Manchester United. Photo: Pete Norton
12. Carlo Corazzin
On July 28, 2000, after a successful CONCACAF Gold Cup with Canada, Corazzin signed with Oldham Athletic. He went on to win 59 caps for Canada and ended his career in 2006 after three seasons in Vancouver. Photo: Getty Images