Thornton ruled out of Crewe clash

The former Coventry midfielder begins a three-match ban after he was sent off for a reckless challenge after just 11 minutes of last Friday night's 3-0 home defeat to Aldershot.Andy Holt is set for another month on the sidelines with his knee injury so Liam Davis will take Thornton's place on the left of midfield.Davis has made two substitute appearances since recovering from his latest foot injury but will start at Gresty Road for the first time in the league this season.Forward Steve Guinan remains sidelined with his hernia problem but Billy McKay and Adebayo Akinfenwa will resume their strike partnership.Last Friday's defeat was the Cobblers' first in 11 games but a win at Crewe could move Ian Sampson's side to within a point of the play-offs.

Source: Team_Talk