VOTE: Who was your Cobblers man of the match against Sheffield United?

John Fleck's 88th minute goal ensured Chris Wilder's return to Sixfields ended in victory and promotion.

Marc Richards thumped Northampton ahead at half-time on Saturday but Sheffield United hit back in the second-half through Leon Clarke and then Fleck, whose late strike clinched promotion for the Blades.

Lewin Nyatanga beats Leon Clarke to the header. Picture by Kirsty Edmondsplaceholder image
Lewin Nyatanga beats Leon Clarke to the header. Picture by Kirsty Edmonds

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