Their first game in 103 days ended in frustration following goals from Charlie Raglan and Conor Thomas. Here are our player ratings from the PTS...
9. James Olayinka
The pick of the midfield trio and probably the team's best player on the night. Didn't see much of the ball but he made stuff happen when he did, creating a couple of chances and going close himself... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
10. Callum Morton
Although he didn't get many chances himself, his willingness to run in behind was a source of danger for Town, and it was perhaps no coincidence that Cobblers' threat diminished once he departed... 6.5
11. Vadaine Oliver
Twice foiled by the impressive Evans, though had he struck his second chance at the first time of asking he might have scored. That was probably Town's best opportunity from open play... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Paul Anderson
A couple of nice passes but couldn't alter the momentum of the game as it drifted away from the Cobblers... 6