Town produced an encouraging display at Sincil Bank but came away pointless despite Danny Rose's spectacular overhead-kick. Here are our player ratings...
9. Mitch Pinnock
Too loose on the ball, which was a problem for Cobblers given how little they saw of it at times. Put in a good free-kick for Guthrie to go close. Could not get in the game in the second half as Town's attacking threat dwindled to almost nothing... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Tariqe Fosu
His third goal of the season provided Cobblers with the perfect start and he was lively for 20 minutes before fading. Lincoln snuffed out his threat and as a result Town struggled to create anything from open play... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tyler Roberts
Great work to tee up the early goal but he grew increasingly frustrated, both at some baffling officiating and his lack of involvement. Still, what he did in the second half, having already been booked, was both foolish and costly... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Tom Eaves
Only on the pitch for a matter of minutes before taking a nasty blow to the face. Looked like a potential eye/nose injury. Seems unlikely that he'll be available for the weekend... 6 Photo: Pete Norton