Relegation is never nice, and after finishing four points adrift of Rochdale in League One, Northampton Town know all about it this summer.

2017/18 was dismal for the Cobblers, their nickname perhaps rather aptly describing their performances as they slipped back into the basement division after only two seasons.

Their leading scorer bagged nine goals in all competitions, they conceded 77 goals, more than either of the teams below them, and they played with a disorganised lack of confidence as the season drew on. relegation was inevitable.

Whilst League Two is a different challenge, they'll need to be extremely savvy when it comes to recruitment.

The last time they fell into the basement division it took seven seasons to get back up. They're amongst the early favourites to achieve that, but without a solid summer of new arrivals, it will be a big ask.

FLW look at three players Northampton Town should look to capture fi they're going to be amongst the promotion candidates this season.

Port Vale have already been linked with Morias, but he's listed at Peterborough and that makes him fair game for all League Two clubs.

It isn't far to get to Northampton from his current Peterborough base and he's certainly the type of player they've lacked, direct and with a keen eye for goal.

The Cobblers need to stem the flood of goals at the back and a young, ambitious defender such as Hughes would fit the bill.

He impressed at Chester and has done the same for Leicester U23 squad. Now he perhaps needs some first team football and Northampton would be somewhere close that the Foxes could keep a tight eye on him.

Northampton need an attacking midfielder, someone to get on the ball and make things happen for the players ahead of him.

Moussa might have stumbled in his career recently, but he's still an effective player with plenty to offer. He's recent left League One Gillingham and is still only 28-years old.