Captain Fraser Horsfall led by example with a first-half brace before Mitch Pinnock's exquisite finish just about put the game beyond Tranmere's reach, though the visitors did set up a tense finish with two late goals. Here are our player ratings from a special day at Sixfields...
9. Sam Hoskins
Caused problems out on the right and delivered a pinpoint corner for Horsfall to get the ball rolling. Put in a defensive shift against the elements in the second-half... 7.5
10. Mitch Pinnock
Up to 18 goal contributions for the campaign with 12 assists and six goals. Defences just cannot deal with his corners and Horsfall is so often the beneficiary. Lovely curling finish on his right foot just about put the game beyond Tranmere's reach... 8
11. Louis Appere
He was mostly well marshalled by Clarke and co but still impacted the game with some good link play, none more so than when his driving run and pass set up the third goal... 7
12. Danny Rose
Did a really good job of holding the ball up and winning a few late free-kicks, helping to waste valuable seconds... 6.5