Cobblers Past

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Everything you need to know: Where to watch? Where to listen? How to be involved?

Ethan Grande

ByEthan Grande

Jun 15, 2020

The League Two play-off campaign kicks off for the Cobblers on Thursday with a semi-final first leg at Sixfields.

Keith Curle’s side face two matches against the Cheltenham, with Exeter City and Colchester United facing one another in the other semi-final for the chance to play at Wembley Stadium in a one-off tie to see which clubs becomes the fourth from League Two to make it into next season’s League One line-up.

As the build up to the play-offs continues we’ve pulled together some important information for supporters and any queries they may have in the lead up to the club’s upcoming play-off games.

When are they taking place?

The first leg takes place at Northampton’s PTS Academy Stadium on Thursday 18 June with a 7.45pm kick-off.

The second leg is at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium on Monday 22 June with an 8pm kick-off.

For those teams that make the final, it is taking place at Wembley Stadium on Monday 29 June at 7.30pm.

Stay at home

Both matches are strictly behind closed doors. Please do not make any attempt to visit the stadiums at either venue as there will be security in place and all entrances will be locked.

Fans are encouraged to stay at home and to watch the game on Sky Sports or listen to radio coverage. Radio coverage will be on BBC Radio Northampton, Talk Sport

How can I watch it?

Sky Sports have exclusive rights to show the play-off matches. They will not be available to watch on iFollow. (Audio Commentary will be available)

You can watch Sky Sports with a subcription or NOW TV also offer a package for accessing Sky Sports’ channels.

You can also follow the Clubs social media channels for match updates on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as visiting nerd.com post-match for a report and reaction from inside the Sixfields.

Match programme

The 64 page issue, which includes the views of Keith Curle, a look back on the club’s previous play off campaigns and a reflection on some of the work to support the community over the last few months, will be made available for supporters to download and read for free but a limited number of printed copies will be made available to purchase on a first come first served basis.

Should you wish to purchase one of these limited number of printed copies, they will be available via the club’s ebay site at a price of £8, including £3 P&P.

Details of how to download the issue will be made available ahead of the game. Printed copies will be sent out in the days following the game.

Ways to be involved

SEND THE PLAYERS YOUR GOOD LUCK MESSAGES! – More info

WANT TO SUBMIT A FLAG FOR DISPLAY ON THURSDAY EVENING? – More info