2016–17 Northampton Town F.C. season

The 2016–17 season was Northampton Town's 120th season in their history and the first season back in League One, after promotion the previous season. Alongside competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

Matches
On 22 June 2016, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.

EFL Cup
On 22 June 2016, the first round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn away against Barnsley. On 10 August 2016, the second round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn at home against West Bromwich Albion. On 24 August 2016, the third round draw was made with Northampton Town drawn at home against Manchester United.

Checkatrade Trophy
On 27 July 2016, the group-stage draw was made with Northampton Town drawn in a group with a West Ham United XI, Coventry City and Wycombe Wanderers.

Club awards
At the end of the season, Northampton's annual award ceremony, including categories voted for by the players and backroom staff, the supporters, will see the players recognised for their achievements for the club throughout the 2016–17 season.