Town hit 50 points for the campaign courtesy of Jon Guthrie’s 82nd minute header after Elias Kachunga had given Cambridge an early lead. Here are our player ratings from the Abbey Stadium…
9. Sam Hoskins
More lively than he was in midweek but still working his way back up to speed. His best burst was illegally halted - not that the referee noticed - and he lost Lankester for the United's opener... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Kieron Bowie
Came alive in the second half after being kept on a tight leash in the first. Great work to win the free-kick for the leveller and flashed several dangerous balls across the box. Had the beating of Bennett every time... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tyreece Simpson
A bright spot for the Cobblers in a laboured first half. Held the ball up and sprung the team away on a couple of counters. His withdrawal early in the second half was a surprise at the time but it proved a good decision as Brady's subs made an impact... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Louis Appéré
The subs made a positive difference and none more so than him. Ran the channels and his energy was a problem for Cambridge's defence... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton