Here are our player ratings from a mixed night for the Cobblers...
1. David Cornell
Seemed slow to move his feet when Broom took aim and then didn't command his area for Varney's late winner. Frustrating as he made a good block just moments earlier... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Charlie Goode
Cheltenham's delivery from both set-pieces and open play was lethal but he got his head to the majority of the balls that came into his box. Finally one of his long throws led to a goal... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Lloyd Jones
Agonisingly close to nudging Cobblers back in front midway through the second-half when his his header flicked the post. Should have hit the target. Solid if unspectacular at the back... 6
4. Michael Harriman
More of a defensive option at wing-back with Hoskins moving up front and he kept things tight down Town's right side, though his attacking output was limited... 6