Ryan Watson has officially been credited with the opening goal, although the dubious goals committee may have other ideas... Pictures: Pete NortonRyan Watson has officially been credited with the opening goal, although the dubious goals committee may have other ideas... Pictures: Pete Norton
Ryan Watson has officially been credited with the opening goal, although the dubious goals committee may have other ideas... Pictures: Pete Norton

Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 3: James Heneghan's player ratings

By James Heneghan
Published 1st Nov 2020, 11:56 BST
Cobblers picked up a welcome away win on Saturday when they held off Wigan Athletic's late charge to prevail 3-2 victors at the DW Stadium.

Cobblers again followed a strong first-half performance with a disappointing second. Here are our player ratings...

His wait for a first clean sheet in the league continues after being beaten by a penalty and close-range header at the DW Stadium. Couple of decent stops from distance... 6.5

1. Jonathan Mitchell

His wait for a first clean sheet in the league continues after being beaten by a penalty and close-range header at the DW Stadium. Couple of decent stops from distance... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton

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Certainly one of his more solid outings of the season so far. Won his usual quota of headers and carried the ball out of defence confidently... 6.5

2. Cian Bolger

Certainly one of his more solid outings of the season so far. Won his usual quota of headers and carried the ball out of defence confidently... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton

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It was his turn to play the central role at the back and he seemed to relish the extra responsibility. Positioned himself smartly to win aerial battles and make interceptions, although was beaten to the header by James... 6.5

3. Fraser Horsfall

It was his turn to play the central role at the back and he seemed to relish the extra responsibility. Positioned himself smartly to win aerial battles and make interceptions, although was beaten to the header by James... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton

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He's brought a sense of calm and knowhow to Town's back three, despite conceding another couple of soft goals here. Kept things simple and very adept in possession... 7

4. Alan Sheehan

He's brought a sense of calm and knowhow to Town's back three, despite conceding another couple of soft goals here. Kept things simple and very adept in possession... 7 Photo: Pete Norton

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