A huge home week for the Cobblers

Accrington Stanley are the visitors on Tuesday night then it's a Friday date for the visit of Aldershot, two teams who currently lie just above Ian Sampson's in-form men.

Town have been rock-solid on their travels in recent weeks but will know that continuing their charge for a top seven finish depends on improving a home record that currently reads four wins, seven draws and three defeats in the league this season.

A win on Tuesday, in addition to boosting those hopes, will also hopefully add to the crowd who are tempted out by the move to host the Aldershot game on a Friday night.