How does that compare to their previous nine seasons in League One? Just how rare is it for the Cobblers to be in the top half after 20 games? Find out here...

1. 2000/01
Position after 20 games: 11th, -2 goal difference, 28 points. Finished: 18th, 57 points Photo: Pete Norton

2. 2001/02
Position after 20 games: 24th, -21, 14 points. Finished: 20th, 49 points Photo: Pete Norton

3. 2002/03
Position after 20 games: 14th, -4, 25 points. Finished: 24th, 39 points Photo: Pete Norton

4. Ian Sampson
Position after 20 games: 19th, -5, 23 points. Finished: 14th, 59 points Photo: Pete Norton
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