Mitch Pinnock’s superb strike was cancelled out by substitute Sam Nombe in the second-half. Town remain third but no longer have automatic promotion within their control. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields…
5. Ali Koiki
Struggled in the opening half-hour as Exeter got to the byline on his side too easily and too often, but much better when shifted to wing-back. Loves a marauding run down the flank and the one he went on in the second-half here was among his best of the season... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Shaun McWilliams
Couldn't get a grip of the game for most of the first-half as Exeter shaded things, but became prominent in the second when Town took more of a stranglehold. Good play to so nearly set up a dramatic late winner... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Jack Sowerby
Bit like his midfield partner insofar as it was a tale of two halves. Exeter controlled things in the middle for large periods before half-time but Cobblers turned the tide thereafter. Thought he had scored a crucial second goal but the flag denied him and 30 seconds later it was 1-1... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mitch Pinnock
Another moment of individual brilliance had Cobblers on course for victory. Sensational play to break the deadlock and he was excellent throughout the first-half before fading a little in the second. Now nine goals and 12 assists this season, an impressive return... 8 Photo: Pete Norton