With Wilder now installed as Sheffield United boss, Cobblers chairman Kelvin Thomas is confident that continuity can be maintained by the new man at the helm.
Town went up to League One in some style and the vast majority of their title-winning squad will still be in place next season.
In addition, Mr. Thomas has brought boardroom stability to Sixfields.
It bears a resemblance to Burton Albion, promoted from League Two in 2014/15 and who then lost Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to QPR in the current campaign.
Nigel Clough took over and without making too many changes, guided the Brewers to a second successive promotion.