As we build-up to the weekends game against Accrington at the Wham Stadium, we look at the storylines leading up to it…

Putting things right

Earlier this season Accrington’s visit to the PTS Academy Stadium went well for them. The only goal of the game came on 2 minutes as Jon Russell put Accrington in front early on, slotting the ball past Mitchell after making a good forward run.

The Cobblers are also looking for the first win in 2021 with 5 games since there last 3 points.

Accrington will be looking to continue their good form after there 6-1 win over Bristol Rovers.

Move up the table

With the Cobblers sitting at the top of the relegation zone with the Cobblers one point away from nineteenth place Swindon.

However with Accrington sitting on level pints with sixth place Sunderland, and Accrington getting 7 points from there last 5 games. The Cobblers might struggle to move out of the bottom half.

A close eye will be kept on Burton, Wigan, Wimbledon and Bristol Rovers.

Cobblers @ the WHAM

The Cobblers have only lost 2 out of the 7 games they’ve played away at Accrington.

The last game was a 1-1 draw in 2015 with Accrington scoring a penalty and Marc Richards scoring the only goal for the Cobblers.

A 5-1 win for the Cobblers in 2015 in league 2, Goals came from Holmes, Richards x2 and D’Ath x2

There first win at Accrington was on the Cobblers first visit in 2009. A 3-0 win with goals coming from Steve Guinan, Adebayo Akinfenwa and Billy McKay.

Old faces

Ex-Cobbler Mark Hughes reunites with his old side. Mark made over 100 appearances scoring 6 goals for the Cobblers and joined Accrington in 2013 where he still is today.

View other players that have played for both sides here.