Skipper Guthrie extends stay at Northampton

Jon Guthrie began his career at Crewe Alexandra before spells at Walsall and Scottish club Livingstone

Northampton Town captain Jon Guthrie has signed a new deal keeping him at the League One club until at least the end of the 2025-26 season.

Guthrie, 32, has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the option of a further year.

The central defender joined the Cobblers in 2021 from Scottish club Livingstone and was given the captain's armband the following year by then manager Jon Brady.

Guthrie is currently recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered during Northampton's 0-0 draw against Stevenage on New Year's Day.

"We wouldn't have awarded the contract if we didn't feel he could come back and have an impact next season and we are all working very hard to get Jon back, fit and ready to go as soon as possible," Cobblers boss Kevin Nolan said.

"Jon is a leader in the group, he helps to set the tone and drives the standards you need.

"He is an excellent professional, a top character and you can't have too many of those in your dressing room."

Guthrie has made 156 appearances in all competitions for Northampton, scoring 15 goals.