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Cobblers squad depth assessed - which positions are looking good and where do they still need to strengthen this summer?

By James Heneghan

Published 28th Jun 2025, 14:56 BST

Updated 28th Jun 2025, 14:58 BST

Kevin Nolan’s squad is taking shape nicely ahead of the 2025/26 League One campaign with nine new faces already in the building a week out from Northampton’s pre-season opener at Brackley.

But which positions are well-stocked and where do they still need to strengthen? We’ve assessed each position here...

1. Goalkeepers

Lee Burge, Ross Fitzsimons, James Dadge Photo: Pete Norton

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2. Right-backs

Jack Burroughs Photo: Pete Norton

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3. Right-footed centre-backs

Conor McCarthy, Jordan Willis, Jack Baldwin, Max Dyche, Josh Tomlinson Photo: NTFC

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4. Left-footed centre-backs

Jon Guthrie. (Conor McCarthy has played on the left side previously) Photo: David Rogers

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Cobblers squad depth assessed - which positions are looking good and where do they still need to strengthen this summer?

1. Goalkeepers

2. Right-backs

3. Right-footed centre-backs

4. Left-footed centre-backs

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