Keith Curle's men have now claimed 16 points out of the past 18 available to them, and have moved up to fifth place in the table.
The performance in the win over the managerless Mariners was far from a pretty one, but it proved to effective and that is what counts.
So which players shone as the rain poured down at Sixfields?
Take a look at what our man Jeremy Casey thought with his match ratings...
9. Paul Anderson
Looks a different player to the one that was at the club in 2016/17. Full of drive, energy and no little quality. Made mistakes, but never stopped working... 7 | Getty
10. Andy Williams
Should have been awarded a penalty early in the first half when he was taken out, and was a willing worker throughout.... 6.5 | Getty
11. Vadaine Oliver
Led the line well, and was rewarded for his efforts with his first League goal for the club - even if it was one of the scrappiest you will see... 6.5 | Getty
