The home side, who are the League One title favourites this season, were extremely impressive in dispatching their League Two opponents, racing into a 3-0 lead after just 26 minutes before adding three more goals in the second-half. A makeshift Cobblers team simply had no answers. Here are our player ratings from a miserable night in Suffolk…
1. Jonny Maxted
Conceded six and yet still made two or three decent saves. Will be disappointed with a couple of the goals, particularly Leigh's header... 4.5 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Harvey Lintott
Tough evening. Potentially fouled for the opener but could have done more to prevent both Harness and Leigh from heading home in the first-half. Hooked at the break... 3 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Akin Odimayo
Difficult occasion to make his first start for the club. Just couldn't handle the movement and smoothness of Ipswich's slick forward line and was left exposed by Town's press, which malfunctioned at times. Lost Burgess for the fourth and then limped off with injury... 3.5 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Max Dyche
A loose pass inside the first three minutes set the tone. Made some good blocks and never shied away but he will have many better nights... 3.5 Photo: Pete Norton