Sam Hoskins found the bottom corner with an excellent fifth-minute finish but Barrow had flown out of the traps and Josh Gordon levelled just eight minutes later. Northampton found their footing though and took control thanks to headers from Kieron Bowie and Tyler Magloire, both within five minutes of the restart. Here are player ratings from a good performance at Sixfields...
9. Sam Hoskins
His one-game goal drought ended with just five minutes on the clock, planting a crisp finish into the bottom corner for his eighth of the season. Drifted everywhere in the first-half, left, right, centre, seemed to have the licence to pop up all over the place.... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Kieron Bowie
Sharp and sprightly throughout and deserved his goal, which was well-taken. Great header into the bottom corner. Stretched Barrow with his direct, dynamic running both through the middle and out wide. Worked hard for the entire 79 minutes he was on the pitch... 8 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Another good shift without much to show for it. Unlucky with a first-half chance that rebounded off him and dribbled just wide. Keeps plugging away even when not a lot is happening for him... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Jack Sowerby
A good option to have off the bench when defending a lead, just consolidated things in the middle and brought a touch of calmness... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton