Dylan Connolly cancelled out Emmanuel Osadebe's early opener from the spot before Walsall won the penalty shoot-out. Here are our player ratings from a much-improved performance at Sixfields. ..
5. Aaron McGowan
Fantastic block when Town were caught cold by a clever corner routine. At the other end a lovely pass released Appere for a chance and he almost set up the winner for Hoskins in stoppage-time... 6.5
6. Joseph Mills
His first start since August but did not have things easy after a decent opening quarter. The impressive Labadie gave him a tough time of it and at one point he virtually had to drag his shirt off him for a clear yellow. Withdrawn shortly afterwards... 5
7. Shaun McWilliams
Like so many others he was having a good night until half-time when everything changed. Unable to get a foothold in the middle thereafter and missed his clearance seconds before Wilkinson's leveller... 5.5
8. Paul Lewis
Cobblers needed a lot more from him second-half when the game was drifting away from them. They miss a player who will get their foot on the ball and take control during ragged periods... 5