Crewe Alexandra 0 Northampton Town 2: James Heneghan's player ratings in pictures

Cobblers registered a third win in four away games as Daniel Powell and John-Joe O'Toole both netted in victory over Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.

On a day when several players impressed, who stood out for the Cobblers? Find out with James Heneghan's player ratings - scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each player performed at Gresty Road.

Back on the scoresheet! John-Joe O'Toole celebrates his third goal of the season with Sam Foley. Pictures: Kirsty Edmondsplaceholder image
Back on the scoresheet! John-Joe O'Toole celebrates his third goal of the season with Sam Foley. Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds
Got away with a fumble from Green's long-range drive early on, but the Cobblers stopper was not truly tested until the final few minutes, saving from Ainley and getting a big hand to Porter's stoppage-time effort... 7placeholder image
Got away with a fumble from Green's long-range drive early on, but the Cobblers stopper was not truly tested until the final few minutes, saving from Ainley and getting a big hand to Porter's stoppage-time effort... 7
Continues to impress, even at right-back. Kept the right-flank secure before being forced off with a late head injury. Even went close to his first Cobblers goal with a delicate lob that landed on the roof of the net... 7placeholder image
Continues to impress, even at right-back. Kept the right-flank secure before being forced off with a late head injury. Even went close to his first Cobblers goal with a delicate lob that landed on the roof of the net... 7
Limited the home team to very little down his side, and made some typically robust challenges. It was also his corner which created the mayhem for Powell's vital opener... 7placeholder image
Limited the home team to very little down his side, and made some typically robust challenges. It was also his corner which created the mayhem for Powell's vital opener... 7
Not as prominent as his centre-back partner but equally dependable as Crewe's forward men were kept on a tight leash for the majority. Aerially dominant as ever... 8placeholder image
Not as prominent as his centre-back partner but equally dependable as Crewe's forward men were kept on a tight leash for the majority. Aerially dominant as ever... 8
His form has been on the up of late and that trend continued with possibly his best display of the season at Gresty Road. Crucial block to deny Porter a tap-in the pick of many timely defensive interventions... 8 CHRON STAR MANplaceholder image
His form has been on the up of late and that trend continued with possibly his best display of the season at Gresty Road. Crucial block to deny Porter a tap-in the pick of many timely defensive interventions... 8 CHRON STAR MAN
Ticked all the boxes as Town's holding man in midfield as he broke up play, made tackles and ventured forward when the opportunity presented itself. He's fast becoming one of the first names on the team sheet... 8placeholder image
Ticked all the boxes as Town's holding man in midfield as he broke up play, made tackles and ventured forward when the opportunity presented itself. He's fast becoming one of the first names on the team sheet... 8
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