Northampton manager Kevin Nolan is looking forward to celebrating after his team secured safety in League One with a 4-1 win against bottom side Shrewsbury on Easter Monday.
Dara Costelloe scored twice and Aaron McGowan and Cameron McGeehan added one goal each to secure the victory for the Cobblers. The result, combined with Bristol Rovers' defeat, ensured Northampton's place in League One for another season.
Nolan expressed his satisfaction with the performance and goals, while also pointing out areas for improvement in the game. Despite conceding a late goal, Nolan emphasized the importance of being ruthless and praised his players for their hard work.
Shrewsbury's John Marquis scored a consolation goal in stoppage time, adding to the team's disappointment as they have already been relegated.
Shrewsbury manager Michael Appleton acknowledged the tough day his team had, highlighting errors at crucial moments in the match. He noted that while they handled Northampton's aerial threat well, defensive mistakes cost them goals and made the game difficult.
Appleton emphasized the need for better organization in the upcoming matches and remained focused on improving the team's performance despite their relegation.