Town were lacklustre in attack but did look set for a first clean sheet of the campaign – until Shaun McWilliams brought down Lee Tomlin in the penalty box and George Miller scored from 12 yards midway through the second-half. Here are our player ratings from a disappointing afternoon at Sixfields…
9. Sam Hoskins
Twice found the gloves of Mitchell with harmless efforts but never really looked like continuing his incredible scoring start to the season... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Mitch Pinnock
Dug out a fine cross that presented Hylton with an excellent opportunity to grab a point. His end product from both set-pieces and open play was underwhelming although did look the most likely to create something. Cobblers aren't currently getting the best of him in a central role... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Battled gamely up top, however he was surrounded by defenders rather than team-mates and therefore endured a frustrating afternoon. He needs more support around him to flourish... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Danny Hylton
His header looked destined to nestle into the top corner but it dropped agonisingly the wrong side of the post... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton