The Cobblers meet Lincoln City at Sixfields in a vital clash at the foot of League Two and both sides are keen to make amends for weekend defeats.
"When Northampton played here earlier in the season they were a lot better than us by a long way," said manager Steve Tilson, quoted in the Lincolnshire Echo after his men lost out against Bradford City.
"We didn't turn up that night, but they lost at the weekend which is not great.
"Like Bradford there may be a bit of a backlash and I do think they are a decent side.
"I am surprised they are not higher than they are."