Matty Warhurst’s fine finish was the least Cobblers deserved for a dominant first half display. They had to survive a period of Grimsby pressure either side of half-time but Jon Guthrie poked in a second to secure all three points. Here are our player ratings from Blundell Park...
9. Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh
Grimsby couldn't live with his movement in the 10 role for the first 20 minutes. Wonderful touch and run led to an early chance and he was also central to two further opportunities later in the half. Sacrificed soon after the break as Hogg opted for the pace of List... 7 | Getty Images
10. Owen Dale
Another one whose energy and vibrancy helped Cobblers fly out of the traps. His running troubled Grimsby throughout the first half. Pym was at full stretch to keep him at bay. Was still pressing and closing the down the goalkeeper in stoppage-time.. 7 | Getty Images
11. Matty Warhurst
Missed two decent chances early on, denied by Pym and then scuffing a volley into the ground, but didn't let that knock him. Pinpoint finish for his first ever league goal and it was the least Cobblers deserved. Should only grow in confidence from here... 7.5 | Getty Images
12. Elliott List
Replaced O'Brien-Whitmarsh and his pace helped Cobblers get up the pitch for the corner that led to Guthrie's goal... 6 | Getty Images