Northampton Town desperately need points on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 8:45 PM in the League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Northampton Town come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Cheltenham Town, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Northampton Town head into this on the back of a defeat, while Cheltenham Town arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Northampton Town and Cheltenham Town have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Northampton Town won 1–0.

Verdict: Cheltenham Town's quality should tell even on the road. Northampton Town will push, but the visitors have too much class. Cheltenham Town to win.