So, is Saturday the day when its all sorted out?
Bristol Rovers are down, Swindon are down...but in theory two from four can still join them in League 2 next season.
The equations are pretty clear, if Wimbledon pick up another point they are safe regardless of anyone else. They are at home to Portsmouth. If Wigan win on Saturday they are safe, but they are away at promoted Hull. If both Wimbledon and Wigan do the business then it doesn't matter what we or Rochdale do, we're both down!
However....if neither of those two get what they need then The Cobblers need to avoid defeat. A draw on Saturday means they could still catch Wigan assuming Wigan lose to Hull. If we only draw and Wigan don't lose then we are down.
If we win and Wigan lose or draw it goes to the last day and a draw at Sunderland might be enough, assuming Wigan don't beat Swindon! We have a three goal deficit to make up on them.
The fly in the ointment is now Rochdale who have overhauled us, so if they match or better our results then we have a problem! Currently ahead of us on goal difference, they are four goals better off, or five if you count the fact they have scored lots more than us. Dale have a home game against a Doncaster side who have imploded of late and are unlikely to make the playoffs after looking certs at one point.
AFC WIMBLEDON v Portsmouth
Hull City v WIGAN ATHLETIC
NORTHAMPTON TOWN v Blackpool
ROCHDALE v Doncaster Rovers
Blackpool looked one of the best sides we have played earlier in the season as I commented at the time.
I really can’t see us winning but hoping for the best.