Season tickets were selling at a record rate ahead of the June 30 deadline for current season ticket holders and now the deadline has closed, all the remaining seats in the new-look Franklin’s Gardens will be up for grabs, including the new upper South Stand tier, which will offer an outstanding view from the lakeside end.

Northampton Saints commercial director Allan Robson said: “As with every year, interest in season tickets has grown again. Not only are Saints more supporters wanting to guarantee their seats at the best club rugby facility in the Premiership, especially as we sold out 11 times last season, but new supporters have also been attracted by our new exciting signings including Carlos Spencer, Sam Harding and Sean Lamont. The buzz for next season has really started to filter through the club and our fan base and we are still two months away!”

Season ticket holders can also take advantage of a two-for-one ticket offer for the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday, August 13. Saints have ordered in Middlesex Sevens tickets to sell direct to their supporters and for every ticket the ticket office sells, £10 will be go back to the club.

All enquiries about season tickets and Middlesex Sevens tickets will be happily received by the Saints Ticket Office until 7pm on Thursdays, between 9am and 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and between 9am and noon on Saturdays. The ticket office number is 01604 581000.