It was all one-way traffic in the first-half as Marc Leonard’s first professional goal and an excellent finish from Mitch Pinnock put Town in the driving seat. However, Sutton flew out of the blocks in the second-half and seized the momentum with goals from Omar Bugiel and Donovan Wilson. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
. NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Mitch Pinnock of Northampton Town score the second goal during the Sky Bet League Two between Northampton Town and Sutton United at Sixfields on October 25, 2022 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Mitch Pinnock slams home to double Cobblers' lead. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images. Photo: Shaun Botterill
. Lee Burge
Sutton's two shots on target ended up in his net. No blame attached to him for either; they were both excellent finishes... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
. Harvey Lintott
A little slow to get out to Milsom which allowed the Sutton man enough time to cross for Bugiel to halve the deficit. One of few errors he's made all season though and his recovery pace stopped the visitors nearly nicking it at the death... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
. Akin Odimayo
Partnership with Guthrie is in its infancy and it had a few teething issues, with Bugiel and then Kouassi tricky customers. Made a couple important interventions late on to ensure Cobblers didn't walk away empty-handed... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
. Jon Guthrie
Neither his best night nor his worst. Will be frustrated to have conceded another two goals. Difficult to have continuity at the back when there are so many changes - he's now onto his third defensive partner of the season... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
. Ryan Haynes
Started at left-back with Koiki out and the first-half was a cake walk as Sutton barely troubled Cobblers. Different story after the break and he was on the back foot against some direct and speedy attacking play... 6 Photo: Shaun Botterill
1. Lee Burge
Sutton's two shots on target ended up in his net. No blame attached to him for either; they were both excellent finishes... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Harvey Lintott
A little slow to get out to Milsom which allowed the Sutton man enough time to cross for Bugiel to halve the deficit. One of few errors he's made all season though and his recovery pace stopped the visitors nearly nicking it at the death... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Akin Odimayo
Partnership with Guthrie is in its infancy and it had a few teething issues, with Bugiel and then Kouassi tricky customers. Made a couple important interventions late on to ensure Cobblers didn't walk away empty-handed... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jon Guthrie
Neither his best night nor his worst. Will be frustrated to have conceded another two goals. Difficult to have continuity at the back when there are so many changes - he's now onto his third defensive partner of the season... 6 Photo: Pete Norton