The 2016–17 season was

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's 120th season in their history and the first season back in

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, after promotion the previous season. Alongside competing in League One, the club also participated in the

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and

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Players

Pre-season

Competitions

Sky Bet EFL League One

League table

League position by match

Matches

On 22 June 2016, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.

FA Cup

EFL Cup

On 22 June 2016, the first round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn away against

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. On 10 August 2016, the second round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn at home against

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. On 24 August 2016, the third round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn at home against

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Checkatrade Trophy

On 27 July 2016, the group-stage draw was made with Northampton Town drawn in a group with a West Ham United XI,

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and

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Group table

Appearances, goals and cards

Awards

Club awards

At the end of the season, Northampton's annual award ceremony, including categories voted for by the players and backroom staff, the supporters, will see the players recognised for their achievements for the club throughout the 2016–17 season.