Northampton Town were able to keep out promotion chasing Wycombe as they played out a 0-0 draw at Adams Park.

The draw denied Wycombe the chance to take top spot in the League One table, while a third draw in six games under Kevin Nolan means the Cobblers remain in the spot directly above the relegation zone. They are six points ahead of Burton Albion, Cambridge United and Crawley Town, who are all level on 21 points in the three places immediately behind them.

The Cobblers arrived facing a tricky test against the Chairboys, as despite the recent departure of Matt Bloomfield, the Buckinghamshire-based hosts had the opportunity to move top following league leaders Birmingham City drawing on Thursday.

But a Northampton side featuring debutant Terry Taylor started brightly, as they restricted Wycombe’s chance creation. They also briefly thought they’d taken the lead when Aaron McGowan headed in Taylor’s corner, only for a foul on Wycombe keeper Franco Ravizzoli to intervene.

Tom Eaves would also see an effort denied by Ravizzoli, although did so from an offside position so the goal wouldn’t have counted.

The hosts’ best first half opportunity did nearly provide a goal, however, as Joe Low got space to meet a cross from the Wycombe right and saw a prodded strike denied by Nik Tzanev.

Tzanev would make another decent save to deny Josh Scowen after the break, before Fred Onyedinma headed over later on.

Northampton could’ve stolen the points late on, only for substitute Tarique Fosu to get his shot wrong when found in the penalty area and scuff it wide.

A close game ultimately ended up with few concrete opportunities and with it, neither side could take the three points.

Northampton’s next assignment will see them make the trip to play Nolan’s former club and currently managerless Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday.