Mitch Pinnock capitalised on a defensive error to get the ball rolling and within two minutes Shaun McWilliams had side-footed in a second. Several chances came and went either side of half-time before Sam Sherring’s first Cobblers goal wrapped up a magnificent away win. Here are our player ratings from a wonderful afternoon in West Yorkshire...
5. Akin Odimayo
He's been a revelation at left-back in the last two games. Not only strong defensively - his interceptions thwarted so many City attacks - but also comfortable and purposeful in possession, underlined by patient combination play on the wing and a pinpoint cross for Sherring to make it three. Koiki isn't guaranteed to get his spot back when he returns on this evidence... 9 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
So good. Just so good. Goes under the radar compared to others but on days like this he really makes the team tick. His anticipation snuffed out Bradford time and again and his discipline and positioning at the base of midfield allowed others the freedom to push forward. Several counter-attacks all started with him... 9 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Shaun McWilliams
Could have had a hat-trick, definitely should have had at least two, but those missed opportunities should not detract from a truly outstanding midfield performance. His work to double the lead typified his afternoon; seizing the initiative and then having the presence of mind to play a one-two, keep running and side-foot home. Got up and down relentlessly and caused mayhem all game. He's thriving in this more attack-minded midfield role... 9.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
8. Ben Fox
Another important cog in a brilliant team performance. Complements Sowerby and McWilliams and those three totally bossed things in midfield. Worked hard off the ball, some nice passing on it, especially second-half, and nearly scored when shooting over... 8.5 Photo: Pete Norton