A third-minute goal from the impressive Kazeem Olaigbe silenced Sixfields, but Town were quick to hit back. David Norman levelled from Mitch Pinnock’s corner six minutes later, Sam Hoskins clinically fired home his 21st goal of the season and then Kieron Bowie’s thumping volley made it 3-1 at half-time – and that’s how it stayed. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Sam Hoskins
He's standing up and delivering as skipper in Guthrie's absence. Pinned back for much of the first-half but made the most of his one main foray forward when starting and ending the move to make it 2-1. Brilliant finish too for his 21st of the season... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Ryan Haynes
Town's left side was vulnerable in the first-half, two or three times Harrogate got in behind on that wing, none more so than when they took the lead. Much better and more secure when Brady switched to a back four in the second period... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
Found it tough going for a while as Harrogate started strong and pressed high, but he discovered his groove and grabbed more of a foothold once Cobblers went ahead. Saw a sprinkling of his quality on the ball in the second-half... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Will Hondermarck
Looked somewhat jaded from pretty much the first whistle - understandably - but credit to him, he lasted the full 96 minutes and never dodged his off-ball duties, bar one needless foul. A week off will do him - and one or two others - the world of good... 7 Photo: Pete Norton