Wilbraham ensured Northampton's battle to stay up will go to the wire

Northampton missed the chance to secure League One safety as they were beaten by play-off bound MK Dons, with Aaron Wilbraham grabbing the only goal.

The Cobblers now play Leeds on the final day of the season when a point should be enough to beat relegation.

Milton Keynes went ahead when Wilbraham turned in a cross from Jason Puncheon.

Northampton applied some late pressure but Luke Guttridge's shot was blocked and Adam Watts had an effort cleared off the line.

Northampton: Dunn, Crowe, Hughes (Watts 81), Dolman, Jackman, Guttridge, Osman, Gilligan (Akinfenwa 46), Holt, Anya, Prijovic (Constantine 68).
Subs Not Used: Walker, Hodgkiss.

Booked: Holt, Watts.

MK Dons: Gueret, Regan, Llera, Stirling, Lewington, Wright (Chadwick 65), Navarro, Leven, Puncheon, Baldock (Cummings 82), Wilbraham.
Subs Not Used: Abbey, Howell, Flo.

Booked: Stirling, Navarro.

Goals: Wilbraham 34.

Att: 6,054

Ref: Keith Stroud (Hampshire).

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