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...
9. Mitch Pinnock
Sweet finish to double the lead for his second of the season and that should have seen Cobblers to all three points. Even after Sutton fought back he set up Bowie's big chance. Played well again, although did look out on his feet in the closing stages... 7 Photo: Shaun Botterill
10. Kieron Bowie
Bustling and bright before half-time but hardly in the contest after. Might have nicked it late on when blazing high and wide. Should have at least hit the target... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Built on his excellent performance at the weekend with another strong showing, in the first 45 minutes anyway. Played with confidence and vibrance and was at the centre of Town's best moments, highlighted by his work for Pinnock's goal. Like so many others though, he ran out of steam in the second 45... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
12. Max Dyche
His introduction coupled with Brady's move to a back three made Town look a little more solid... 6 Photo: Pete Norton