Pools are searching for their first win of the season and will be looking to make amends following a 4-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup against Blackburn Rovers in midweek.
Paul Hartley made seven changes to the side who drew with AFC Wimbledon last time out in the league and here, at The Mail, we predict our starting XI at Sixfields with the Pools boss set to ring the changes once more.
5. Euan Murray
Murray was given the captains armband against Blackburn Rovers a could form part of a back three for Pools again. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
6. David Ferguson
Ferguson was another who was rested at Ewood Park who is likely to return against Northampton. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
7. Nicky Featherstone
Featherstone is expected to be restored to the midfielder as captain for Pools this weekend. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
8. Mouhamed Niang
Niang was one of four players to keep his place against Blackburn Rovers when moving into defence. Could we see Niang move back into the midfield at Sixfields? (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher