Nicky Adams gets the congratulations after steering the Cobblers into an early lead at Burton on Sunday. Pictures: Pete Norton

placeholder image — Nicky Adams gets the congratulations after steering the Cobblers into an early lead at Burton on Sunday. Pictures: Pete Norton

Burton Albion 2 Northampton Town 4: James Heneghan's player ratings from shock FA Cup win

By James Heneghan

Published 6th Jan 2020, 06:57 BST

Updated 6th Jan 2020, 14:26 BST

Cobblers pulled off one of the biggest upsets in this season's FA Cup third-round when they shocked League One Burton Albion on Sunday.

There are high marks across the board in our player ratings, but who was the pick? Find out here...

Some good bits of defending and almost scored a fifth in stoppage-time... 7

13. Scott Pollock

Some good bits of defending and almost scored a fifth in stoppage-time... 7 | Getty

Played theunenviable role of sole front man during the closing stages... 6.5

14. Matty Waburton

Played theunenviable role of sole front man during the closing stages... 6.5 | Getty

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