Town raced into a 3-0 lead through Sam Hoskins’ brace and a header by Fraser Horsfall but Barrow pulled one back and then Bristol Rovers scored five times in the second-half to snatch third place by the narrowest of margins. Here are our player ratings from Holker Street...
5. Ali Koiki
Good battle between him and Hutton on the left, two attack-minded full-backs who like to get forward. Made some important defensive contributions... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Shaun McWilliams
So industrious throughout the contest, racking up the interceptions and tackles to spring Cobblers forward, particularly in the opening half-hour... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Jack Sowerby
Another tidy display in the middle of the park. Key in giving Cobblers the upper-hand in the first-half and then worked hard out of possession to stop Barrow getting back into the game... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mitch Pinnock
Another assist to add to his collection, swinging in a perfect corner for Horsfall to head home... 7 Photo: Pete Norton