Callum Morton's second-half goal, his first for the Cobblers, was the difference at Moss Rose. Here are our player ratings...
1. David Cornell
Safe as houses as Town's last line of defence. Good handling for two stops in either half but otherwise not excessively tested. Continues to clock up the clean sheets, three in a row now. Booked for time-wasting... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Lloyd Jones
Impressive debut. Very solid and composed. Slotted into the back three nicely and looked comfortable, both when competing aerially and with the ball at his feet. He's not here just to be a back-up... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Charlie Goode
His determination to win a header from Adams' corner ultimately led to Morton's goal, while his long throw-ins were constant threat. Sturdy as ever at the back, superb goal-line clearance the highlight... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Joe Martin
Again he did everything asked of him at centre-back. Won his headers and kept things safe and secure in the left channel. Full credit to him for stepping in and doing the business.... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton