Mitch Pinnock's excellent opener was quickly cancelled out by Charles Vernam in a game of few chances. Here are our player ratings from Valley Parade....
5. Ali Koiki
Able to get forward with regularity in the first-half as Town enjoyed plenty of possession. His assist for the goal was somewhat unintentional but he'll take it. No concerns defensively, even when he did make an error he immediately atoned for it... 7.5
6. Shaun McWilliams
Another very tidy afternoon. Sowerby appears to bring the best out of him and the pair have such a strong connection in the middle, working in tandem to dominate centrally. Increasingly comfortable on the ball... 7.5
7. Jack Sowerby
It was no coincidence that Cobblers were able to control the midfield battle with him back in the side. Does the simple things so well, both in defence and attack. Played a part in the goal by bursting forward and giving Pinnock an option, thus causing a dilemma for the last defender... 8 CHRON STAR MAN
8. Paul Lewis
Picked up a lot of good positions in the first-half, even if he wasn't found too often. Didn't always look on the same wavelength as Etete but got through a real shift out of possession... 7