Joe Jacobson’s brilliant free-kick and a terrific team goal finished off by D’Mani Mellor did the bulk of the damage in the first-half before Cobblers rallied after the break and deservedly pulled one goal back through Louis Appéré. Wycombe, however, held off the fightback to reach round two of the competition. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
9. Kyle Edwards
The liveliest attacker - not named Onyedinma - on the pitch in the first half. Picked up an injury just before his one good chance, which was well saved by Norris. It was not a surprise when he didn't reappear for the second half... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Elliott List
Really struggled to exert much influence on the game. The fact he had just 12 touches in 74 minutes reflected how little impact he had. Was then at fault for the decisive goal when trying to keep the ball in play, only to set Wycombe away on the break... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tom Eaves
Assisted the goal, though will probably feel he should have scored himself, before netting from an offside position. Spent too much time in the channels and not enough in the penalty box... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Sam Hoskins
Just couldn't get over Taylor's cross when heading against the bar... 6 Photo: Pete Norton