Gray's team still need a point to be certain of League One survival

Northampton Town manager Stuart Gray has urged his players to relish the experience when they visit Leeds United in search of a vital point.

The Cobblers need at least a draw at Elland Road on Saturday to secure their League One status for next season.

Otherwise, survival will depend on final-day results involving fellow strugglers Brighton and Carlisle.

"There's likely to be a full house and we need to enjoy the challenge," Gray told BBC Radio Northampton.

"We're in a better position than Carlisle. They have to win their game [at home to Millwall] while we must go to Leeds and not lose.

"So we're in the driving seat because we're not playing catch-up as such," he added.

We had an opportunity to put it to bed and it didn't happen for us, so we need to re-group and go again on Saturday Stuart Gray

Gray's side squandered a chance to take the pressure off in their final game as they lost 1-0 at home to local rivals MK Dons on Tuesday.

"We had an opportunity to put it to bed and it didn't happen for us," Gray said.

"So we need to re-group and go again on Saturday. That's the challenge for the players."

Northampton fans will also be monitoring events at the Withdean Stadium where Brighton - level on points with the Cobblers - entertain Stockport.

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