The Cobblers host Hereford United tomorrow afternoon, a side already relegated after defeat last Saturday condemned them to an immediate return to League One. Stuart Gray’s men have given themselves a great chance of staying up though and need a win to stay outside the bottom four going into the final week of the season.
Team News
Giles Coke and Paul Rodgers will miss out on the remainder of the season after both injuries were revealed to be worse than at first thought. Adebayo Akinfenwa was withdrawn at half time on Tuesday night during the 3-3 draw with Scunthorpe and will face a late fitness test alongside Jason Crowe.
Form
The Cobblers have taken four crucial points from the last two games, coming from behind in both the win at Orient last Saturday and the home draw with Scunthorpe United on Tuesday night. Mark Hughes rescued a point at Sixfields against the playoff chasing Iron and lifted his side out of the relegation zone in the process.
Hereford are already relegated and manager Graham Turner revealed that he will not be in charge next season. The club’s descent back to League Two was confirmed by a 2-0 home defeat by Colchester United last weekend. They so nearly got a victory on Tuesday night at Yeovil but the Glovers’ goalkeeper Chris Weale equalised in stoppage time!
Last Time Out...22/11/08...Hereford United 0-2 Northampton Town...
Back in November the Cobblers claimed a comfortable win at Edgar Street with two second half goals. Danny Jackman got the first with a trademark free kick before Ryan Gilligan sealed it on the hour mark.
Head to Head...Cobblers v Bulls...
Games Played: 45
Cobblers Wins: 13
Draws: 12
Hereford Wins: 20
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