Following an underwhelming 2018/19 campaign which resulted in the club finishing 15th in League Two, Northampton Town have progressed under the guidance of manager Keith Curle this season.

Currently eighth in the fourth-tier standings, the Cobblers will be looking to secure a play-off place in May.

However, in order to achieve this particular goal, it is imperative that Northampton recover from their recent dip in form.

Having lost their last four games in all competitions, the Cobblers need to issue a defiant response against Exeter City this weekend at the PTS Academy Stadium.

By beating the Grecians, Northampton could potentially move up to fifth depending on the outcome of results elsewhere.

Here, using statistics gathered from Whoscored, we reveal who have been the five best Northampton players this season.

All the players included in this list have featured on five or more occasions for the club...

Signed last summer on a one-year deal, Vadaine Oliver has emerged as a pivotal player for the club in recent months.

Whilst the striker has only scored on six occasions in all competitions, his work-rate as well as his ability to link up with his team-mates has been sublime.

Currently averaging a score of 6.84, Oliver will be determined to build upon this particular rating in the coming weeks.

Capable of playing as a central defender as well as a midfielder, Jordan Turnbull has been extremely consistent during the 2019/20 campaign.

As well as being able to read the game in a defensive sense, the 25-year-old has also provided a threat going forward which has resulted in him finding the back of the net on five occasions.

By continuing to impress for Curle's side, Turnbull could exceed his average rating of 6.85 between now and the end of the season.

Brought in on a season-long loan deal from Blackburn Rovers during the previous summer transfer window, Scott Wharton has averaged a rating of 7.00 this season.

Having achieve promotion with Bury last season, the defender will be hoping to replicate this feat at the PTS Academy Stadium.

Since rejoining Northampton in 2019, Nicky Adams has set the fourth-tier alight with his fantastic attacking displays for the club.

Given that he has also provided 17 direct goal contributions in all competitions, it is hardly surprising that he is averaging a rating of 7.11.

Yet to miss a league fixture this season, Adams could prove to be the difference in Saturday's showdown with Exeter.

One of the stand-out performers in League Two this season, Charlie Goode has emerged as a mainstay in the heart of Northampton's defence.

Having illustrated during the Cobblers' FA Cup run that he is more than capable of producing the goods against teams from higher divisions, the defender may end up thriving in League One if his side achieve promotion in May.

Currently averaging a rating of 7.37, Goode will be aiming to lead Northampton to a relative amount of success during the remainder of the campaign.