Tom Nichols scored the game's only goal as Northampton paid for a sluggish first-half performance before missing a string of late chances to salvage at least a point. Here are our player ratings...
9. Sam Hoskins
More influential when moved to a central role at the break, but he lacked composure in front of goal. Scuffed one shot and then snatched at another in stoppage-time... 5.5
10. Mitch Pinnock
Shackled for the large part and that was a big reason for Crawley's success. Had so many opportunities to get the ball in the penalty box, from long throws, free-kicks, corners and open play, but didn't hit his spot often enough... 5.5
11. Danny Rose
The lack of service and support made it a very lonely and frustrating first-half. Better in the second, especially when Cobblers got bodies round him, but in truth he never really looked like scoring... 5.5
12. Dylan Connolly
His pace and directness made a big difference on the right side but the final ball was again disappointing, squandered his best chance when hesitating after rounding Morris... 6.5