A poor, low-quality contest was settled by Ollie Norburn’s precise finish in the second half. Here are our player ratings...
5. Joe Wormleighton
You can always rely on him for energy and work-rate but sometimes it feels as if Cobblers need a more attack-minded player in that position. Some of their best attacking moments fell at his feet and he didn't make the most of them... 5 | Getty Images
6. Josh Powell
Similar story on this side where the young Forest loanee put in the hard yards but was found wanting when it came to final third quality... 5 | Getty Images
7. Lee Evans
Almost a repeat of the Tranmere game insomuch he saw a huge amount of the ball - 137 touches and 114 passes - but never really hurt the visitors. Clever corner routine did lead to the best chance of the night... 5.5 | Getty Images
8. Connor Evans
Flickered in and out of the game as Cobblers struggled to assert themselves for any length of time. Needed to be cleaner and more accurate with his passing and touches in the middle of the pitch... 5 | Getty Images