Town are currently third and in the mix for promotion again this season, although they are going about it in a very different way to last term. Instead of clean sheets and early leads, this season it’s been all about goals galore and late comebacks. Here are some of the most impressive statistics from Northampton’s season so far...
5. Dead ball delivery
12 - Whilst Cobblers have boosted their return from open play this season, they remain a big threat at set-pieces, scoring the joint-most amount of goals from such situations in League Two. Photo: Pete Norton
6. Away day success
22 - Points won on the road from 11 games so far this season. That's an average of 2 points per game, the joint-highest in the EFL level with several other teams. Photo: Pete Norton
7. Big game performers
17 - Cobblers have so far played 8 games against teams who are currently in the top seven in League Two, returning a hugely impressive 17 points, including just one defeat. Photo: Pete Norton
8. Clinical finishers
12% - Cobblers have converted 39 of their 329 shots into goals, the second best conversion rate in the division. Photo: Pete Norton