The Cobblers drew 0-0 with struggling Grimsby Town in their last fixture and next face Crewe Alexandra.

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Vale's next game is a local derby against managerless Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

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Meanwhile, the Cobblers have become the latest League Two club to be linked with Crewe Alexandra striker Calvin Zola.

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We conceded seven against eventual winners Craigavon and made our exit with a 10-0 humiliation at the hands of Crewe Alexandra in the Plate competition.

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Lowe, who it is believed is being monitored by Crewe Alexandra and Macclesfield, says he will decide on his future once Chester have officially been relegated on Saturday.

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According to club records that would be their best-ever attendance, exceeding the 2, 000 people who are believed to have watched Rovers play Crewe Alexandra in the fifth qualifying round in 1906.

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Crewe face Wycombe at the Alexandra Stadium on Saturday.

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Crewe have the chance to bounce back on Tuesday when they take on Bury at the Alexandra Stadium.

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Donaldson, 25, joined Crewe from Hibernian in August 2008, but managed just six goals in his first season at the Alexandra Stadium as the Alex were relegated from League One.

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