A late goal from Sam Hoskins prevented Stags from closing the gap on the Cobblers following a 84th minute goal from Will Swan.
Match photographer Chris Holloway captured just some of the fans in this gallery. Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know.
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Stags fans at the Boxing Day match against Northampton Town. Photo: Chris Holloway
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Stags fans at the Boxing Day match against Northampton Town. Photo: Chris Holloway
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Stags fans at the Boxing Day match against Northampton Town. Photo: Chris Holloway
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Stags fans at the Boxing Day match against Northampton Town. Photo: Chris Holloway
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