Armando Dobra’s sweet 14th minute finish proved decisive after Town missed a host of chances. Ben Fox, Mitch Pinnock and Kieron Bowie were all guilty of wasteful finishing in a disappointing performance that completed a miserable season of cup action for the Cobblers. Here are our player ratings from the Technique Stadium...
5. Ryan Haynes
Endured a real tough time of it at left-back as Chesterfield cause all manner of problems down their right, with Mandeville particularly influential. Crossing was poor at the other end... 4.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
Sprung Cobblers away on the counter a couple of times but the visitors were seldom able to exert their supposedly superior quality on the contest, particularly in midfield where Chesterfield were more than a match for them... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
Rarely given the chance to express himself as he was effectively stifled by the home side. Replaced shortly after the break... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Ben Fox
Back in the team after a couple of frustrating weeks watching from the sidelines and he played well up until the final finish, unable to convert a couple of first-half headers before passing up his best chance in the second period when shooting straight at Fitzsimons... 6 Photo: Pete Norton