LISTEN: Keith Curle rings up 89-year-old Cobblers fan to offer his support

Nearly 300 people have now died in the UK and the government continue to take steps to limit the spread of the virus, which includes advising elderly and vulnerable people to self-isolate for the next few months.

Cobblers will be without a game for the foreseeable future but that is the least of their worries given the severity of COVID-19, and they are keen show their support to the local community during these difficult times.

The club have been staying in touch with supporters, especially elderly and vulnerable people, through the past week to offer help and make sure no one is suffering alone.

With no scouting to do be done or pre-match analysis on upcoming opposition, Curle gave up his team to speak to 89-year-old season ticket holder Kenneth Chapman and check how he is coping. You can listen to the conversation in the above tweet.

Speaking about the club's community work, chairman Kelvin Thomas said: "We are exceptionally proud of the work we do day in, day out in the local community as we are of our Community Trust and as a club at the very heart of our community, it is only right we do all we can to support as many people as possible at this difficult time.​​​

"No praise can be too high for the club and Community Trust's staff who are offering these fantastic services to help those in need of our support. ​​

"If anyone feels we can be of support or they need the club's assistance, please do email [email protected]​ as we are working to bring additional measures of support in over the coming weeks.​​

"Football may have temporarily stopped on the pitch but we have ramped up our work in other areas and we will be doing all we can to help and support those in Northampton and the surrounding area who may be feeling vulnerable and in need of assistance."