As we enter the final 10 games of the season, the Cobblers are sixth in the table with 58 points, three inside the play-off positions and six behind automatic promotion. Here's a look at what they might need to consolidate their current position or, potentially, sneak into the top three (with the average points tallies revealed at the end)...
1. 2009/10 - 72 and 82
Dagenham & Redbridge snuck into the play-offs with 72 points while Rochdale finished third with 82. Notts County racked up 93 points to take the title.
2. 2010/11 - 68 and 80
Torquay United finished seventh with 68 points, 12 behind third-placed Wycombe Wanderers. Chesterfield topped the table on 86.
3. 2011/12 - 72 and 84
Crewe claimed the final play-off spot with 72 points while Crawley won promotion by finishing third with 84, eight behind title winners Swindon Town.
4. 2012/13 - 69 and 78
Just 69 points were required to finish in the play-offs during this season, a tally achieved by Northampton's Wembley conquerors Bradford City, and only 78 (Port Vale) to make the top three. Gillingham finished top with 83.