Michael Jacobs and Elliott List gave Town a two-goal lead but Plymouth fought back to win 3-2. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Nesta Guinness-Walker
Denied by Ashby-Hammond shortly after List's early goal and then teed up Jacobs for his spectacular strike. Limped off with injury and it remains to be seen where his future lies... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Kyle McAdam
On the periphery of the game, his attacking forays somewhat limited as Plymouth kept him pinned back. Cobblers now have a decision to make on whether or not to activate the option to buy him permanently... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Terry Taylor
His first start in nearly a month and another one unlikely to wear Cobblers claret again. Had a good first half as Town played some of their best football in an age, but they couldn't sustain it as Plymouth fought back. His contract at Charlton runs out this summer but he is surely too good for League Two... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Cameron McGeehan
In a box-to-box midfield role and had some good moments but his link play was hit and miss. He's scored 18 goals over the last two seasons, an impressive return in a team that creates so little, but his future is uncertain... 6 Photo: Pete Norton