The first-half was something of a non-event but Town seized control with a strong start to the second and Ben Fox handed broke the deadlock when converting Sam Hoskins’ free-kick nine minutes after the break. Shaun McWilliams added the gloss with a late second as Cobblers bounced back from successive defeats on a much more enjoyable afternoon at Holker Street compared to their last visit. Here are our player ratings...
5. Ali Koiki
Impressive energy and fitness levels given how little he's played in the last three months. Great run followed by a poor finish shortly before the opener. Defended excellently and having a natural left-footer at left-back brought better balance to Cobblers... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
His presence at the base of midfield invariably makes it harder for opponents to play through Town and we saw that here. Nothing flashy but just offered control and solidity in the middle of the park... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
Eventually booked after three mistimed fouls in the first-half, but really stepped it up in the second. Grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck for his team, setting up Koiki's good chance with a defence-splitting pass before winning the free-kick which led to Fox's opener. He was a big reason for Town's superiority in midfield... 8 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
8. Ben Fox
The first-half was something of a non-event but he ensured the second wouldn't be with a smart finish to open the scoring nine minutes in. Three goals for the season now. Worked hard throughout... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton