Danny Rose celebrates scoring the winning goal against Wycombe in 2016 as Cobblers clinched a club record ninth straight win. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

placeholder image — Danny Rose celebrates scoring the winning goal against Wycombe in 2016 as Cobblers clinched a club record ninth straight win. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Where are they now? The Cobblers starting XI that last beat Wycombe Wanderers with historic victory

By James Heneghan

Published 30th Aug 2023, 14:02 BST

You have to go back to February 2016 and Chris Wilder’s all-conquering, title-winning team for the last time the Cobblers defeated Wycombe Wanderers, who are Saturday’s visitors to Sixfields.

Danny Rose’s excellent 63rd-minute finish made history on the day for Northampton, who secured a club record ninth straight win en route to the League Two title. Here’s the starting XI from that afternoon at Sixfields...

Where is he now? Works in health insurance after hanging up his boots in 2022

5. LB: David Buchanan

Where is he now? Works in health insurance after hanging up his boots in 2022 Photo: Pete Norton

Where is he now? Still on the books at Mansfield despite not featuring this season

6. Midfield: John-Joe O'Toole

Where is he now? Still on the books at Mansfield despite not featuring this season Photo: Pete Norton

Where is he now? Town's match-winner from that day recently joined Cleethorpes Town for the 2023/24 season

7. Midfield: Danny Rose

Where is he now? Town's match-winner from that day recently joined Cleethorpes Town for the 2023/24 season Photo: Pete Norton

Where is he now? He's still going aged 36, currently turning out for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Radcliffe

8. Midfield: Nicky Adams

Where is he now? He's still going aged 36, currently turning out for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Radcliffe Photo: Pete Norton

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