Cobblers all-but relegated after League One results

Cobblers have been all-but relegated to League Two following Saturday’s results.

Whilst not confirmed mathematically, Northampton are now 15 points from safety with only 15 available, and they also have a far worse goal difference than the majority of teams above them. Relegation will be confirmed should Cobblers fail to beat Luton on Wednesday.

In the early kick-offs, Orient lost at leaders Lincoln to remain on 50 points and Exeter drew 2-2 at Plymouth to move up to 47 points, 12 clear of Cobblers. There were then wins for Wigan, Blackpool (who beat Peterborough despite having Fraser Horsfall sent off) and Burton, all of whom are now out of reach. Of those currently out of the relegation zone, Cobblers can only catch Orient and Wimbledon and both boast a significantly superior goal difference.