REVEALED: How many points do Cobblers need to win automatic promotion or finish in the play-offs?

Cobblers remain right in the mix for either automatic promotion or a play-off finish this season as we head into the final third of the campaign.

By James Heneghan

Published 16th Feb 2022, 16:30 GMT

Updated 16th Feb 2022, 16:46 GMT

Jon Brady's men are currently fourth, one point behind Exeter City in third and three adrift of second-placed Tranmere Rovers who have played two games more. How many points does it usually take to finish in the top three? What about the play-offs? We have looked back over the last 10 years (excluding the COVID-shortened 2019/20 season) to find out....