Jack Sowerby, Aaron McGowan and Akin Odimayo all picked up injuries on a forgettable afternoon across the Welsh border. Omar Bogle’s goal gave Newport a half-time lead before his late penalty, followed by Charlie McNeil’s stoppage-time third, rubbed salt into Northampton’s wounds. Jon Brady’s side remain second but have a group of teams ganging up just behind them. Here are our player ratings from Rodney Parade…
5. Ryan Haynes
Not a happy return to his old club. Rifled one shot over but didn't get forward too often and made an error that led to the game-killing penalty... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
One of three players who failed to make it through the game due to injury, replaced at the break. Not sure whether the problem was knee or hamstring related. He had been feeling his ankle during the first-half too... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
Can never be accused of hiding. Kept going and kept trying to force the issue but nothing came off. Fired a couple of efforts wide... 6.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mitch Pinnock
Involved in a lot of the play, particularly first-half. Low shot deflected wide and his corner was on a plate for Lintott, who headed over. Saw another good strike well saved by Day... 6 Photo: Pete Norton