How did the players perform at St James Park? Find out with our player ratings...
5. Alan McCormack
A couple of crunching blocks teed up Adams to cross for Goode's opener, so typical of the midfielder's pugnacious style. His injury will be concern, especially at such an important stage of the season. Had another good game... 7 | Getty
6. Chris Lines
Excellent in the first-half when he saw plenty of the ball and drove forward with regularity. Less so in the second as Exeter grappled control of the game... 6.5 | Getty
7. Paul Anderson
Not out quickly enough to close down the shot from Williams and generally a peripheral figure in the game prior to being replaced by Watson... 6 | Getty
8. Nicky Adams
Heavily involved in both goals and was the chief source of creativity for the Cobblers throughout, however did not always strike the right balance between defence and attack at wing-back... 7 | Getty