Kion Etete, Sam Hoskins and Fraser Horsfall all scored in a routine victory that lifted Town back into the top six. Here are our player ratings from a wet and windy Sixfields...
5. Ali Koiki
Won a couple of key back post headers in defence and it was his forward surge down the wing that seemed to inject Cobblers with some life and purpose midway through the first-half. A real force on the left throughout... 8
6. Shaun McWilliams
You know what you're going to get from him out of possession, plenty of energy and endeavour, but his quality on the ball has improved this season too. Was willing to show for the ball against Boro and tried to keep it on the deck rather than always going long... 7.5
7. Jack Sowerby
His composure and accuracy in possession was just what the team required to settle down after their sloppy opening half-hour, and he played the pass of the night when sending Koiki galloping away down the left... 7.5
8. Paul Lewis
Picked up plenty of dangerous positions between the lines and combined nicely with those around him. Played a key role in the opener when glancing a header around the corner for Pinnock to latch onto... 7