Town had more of the chances in the first-half but fell behind right on the cusp of half-time when Ethan Galbraith slotted Ibou Touray’s cutback into the bottom corner. The home side huffed and puffed in the second 45 minutes but could not turn possession into chances on goal. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Ali Koiki
Got to the byline at least twice but on neither occasion was he able to pick out a team in the middle, although he wasn't far away. Feel he could still be more aggressive and attacking with his running, especially when opponents are sitting off and inviting Cobblers onto them... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
Accurate with his passing and recycled possession well before half-time but his role became somewhat redundant when Salford sat off and there was a need for more penetration through the middle to break down a packed defence... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
He was desperate to get himself on the ball and try and put some momentum into Town's play but that meant dropping into deep areas where he was less effective and influential... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mitch Pinnock
Caught flat-footed as Touray snuck behind him for the decisive goal and was then unable to conjure a reply at the other end despite having plenty of opportunities to put the ball into the box... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton