The chances of Northampton making the play-off may well remain remote at this stage but, if nothing else, it seems they have at least stumbled upon an effective winning formula that bodes well for next season and beyond.
Hat-trick hero Matt Crooks says the Cobblers have set the standard of performance they must match for the rest of the season with Tuesday night's 5-0 demolition of Macclesfield Town.
For any outsider who would like a brief snapshot of what it's been like to follow the fluctuating fortunes of the Cobblers in this unpredictable season, these past eight days would be a good place to start.
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