Chris Lines, Shaun McWilliams, Fraser Horsfall and Caleb Chukwuemeka were all successful from the spot after a dour goalless draw at the PTS. Here are our player ratings...
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Cobblers players hold a minute's silence for Denis Casey. Pictures: Pete Norton
. Jonathan Mitchell
Scrambled back well to push Akinwande's early shot around the post, one of few saves during the 90. Kept out Stevenage's first spot-kick with a brilliant stop... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
. Cian Bolger
He was caught on the ball once and nearly had a mix-up with his goalkeeper, but those moments aside it was a solid enough evening. Strong block denied Hutton a late winner... 6
. Alan Sheehan
He was back as the middle centre-back and most of Town's play went through him, although too often the home defence went sideways and struggled to pierce Boro's midfield. Defended well though... 6.5
. Fraser Horsfall
Had a great tussle with Akinwande, who was by far Boro's biggest threat. Beaten for pace once or twice but also stopped the forward in his tracks a few times. His passing can be hit and miss... 6
. Michael Harriman
Rarely ever drops his standards regardless of the competition and this was another evening where he put in a good shift at wing-back. Nearly scored too... 6.5
1. Jonathan Mitchell
Scrambled back well to push Akinwande's early shot around the post, one of few saves during the 90. Kept out Stevenage's first spot-kick with a brilliant stop... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Cian Bolger
He was caught on the ball once and nearly had a mix-up with his goalkeeper, but those moments aside it was a solid enough evening. Strong block denied Hutton a late winner... 6
3. Alan Sheehan
He was back as the middle centre-back and most of Town's play went through him, although too often the home defence went sideways and struggled to pierce Boro's midfield. Defended well though... 6.5
4. Fraser Horsfall
Had a great tussle with Akinwande, who was by far Boro's biggest threat. Beaten for pace once or twice but also stopped the forward in his tracks a few times. His passing can be hit and miss... 6