Town started well but struggled to create chances once Keane Lewis-Potter and George Honeyman gave Hull a 2-0 half-time lead. Who provided the positives and who had a tough afternoon at the PTS? Find out with our player ratings...
9. Sam Hoskins
Had probably Town's best chance inside the opening three minutes but his close-range shot was blocked. Couldn't get anything going in the next 87 minutes... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Matty Warburton
Worked hard and at no point did he shy away from the action but Hull's defence kept him in check throughout. Replaced before the hour... 5
11. Harry Smith
Won plenty of the early aerial battles but couldn't sustain it. No clear chances fell his way and sometimes can get caught on his heels instead of anticipating balls into the box... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Joe Nuttall
Finally got his first run-out for the Cobblers although it's not one that will live long in the memory... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton