 After playing in only 14 league games during the 2007–08 season, Guttridge was released by the club following their relegation to League One.Guttridge impressed during a trial period at Northampton Town, and on 4 August 2008, after two commanding performances in pre-season friendlies, he signed a two-year contract with the club until the summer of 2010.His first goal for the club came during a 4–0 win over Stockport County on 21 March 2009.