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It's crunch time for the Cobblers

How Cobblers could line-up for their promotion-deciding final day fixture against Tranmere Rovers

By James Heneghan
Published 5th May 2023, 11:05 GMT

It's make or break time for the Cobblers on Monday when they take on Tranmere Rovers needing three points to guarantee automatic promotion to League One.

Only a win will do for Jon Brady’s side with rivals Stockport County likely to beat already relegated Hartlepool United. What team and formation will Brady select at Prenton Park? Will he stick with 4-3-3 or go back to three in defence? Does he make changes from the defeat to Bradford City? Here’s one potential line-up...

Started 11 games in a row

5. LB: Ryan Haynes

Started 11 games in a row Photo: Pete Norton

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This would be his 17th start in a row

6. CM: Marc Leonard

This would be his 17th start in a row Photo: Pete Norton

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Made his first start after injury last weekend. Brady will have to leave out one of McWilliams, Leonard or Hondermarck - unless he goes with a three in midfield

7. CM: Shaun McWilliams

Made his first start after injury last weekend. Brady will have to leave out one of McWilliams, Leonard or Hondermarck - unless he goes with a three in midfield Photo: Pete Norton

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Could start on either side or even through the middle

8. RW: Mitch Pinnock

Could start on either side or even through the middle Photo: Pete Norton

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