The Cobblers do have a game in hand but they are no good if you can't win them.
Akinfenwa nearly gave Town a lead inside the opening seconds but they were left to rue that miss in a game that saw chant's of "What a load of rubbish" from the fans and heated exchangs between the managers.
Town welcome play off chasing Southend Utd to Sixfields on Monday. Only a win wil do.