Cobblers Miss Chance To Consolidate

Go down to single strike Cheltenham closed the gap on the automatic promotion places with a vital win over rivals Northampton.

The game's only goal came when Steve Elliott reacted quickest after Cobblers goalkeeper Lee Nichols did well to keep out the defender's original header.

Northampton pressed hard for an equaliser in the second half, with Chris Hackett stinging the hands of Scott Brown from distance.