The 2016-17 campaign was a season of turbulent consolidation for Northampton Town, marking The Cobblers' first back in League One following promotion. Despite the initial uncertainty after losing manager Chris Wilder, the team managed to finish a hard-fought 16th, safely avoiding the drop after a mid-season slump led to the appointment of Justin Edinburgh. Leading the charge for goals in the league were joint top scorers Marc Richards and John-Joe O'Toole, who each netted 10 crucial goals, anchoring a season of transition that ultimately secured their third-tier status.