A dominant start went unrewarded before Bobby Faulkner headed in the game’s only goal. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
1. Zach Jeacock
He won't have many quieter games this season. It's just a shame that Tranmere's only shot on target ended up in the back of his net... 6 | Getty Images
2. Janoi Donacien
Really strong again. His front-foot defending and forward passing kept Cobblers in the ascendency for most of the first half. Even in the second he was aggressive in his positioning and put some decent balls into the box... 7 CHRON STAR MAN | Getty Images
3. Elliott Moore
Had some good tussles with Ironside but in terms of actual defensive work he had very little to do. Well-marked from Town's nine corners... 6 | Getty Images
4. Jon Guthrie
Similar story for the captain, who made a big block to keep Cobblers in the game in the second half but otherwise most of the action came at the other end... 6 | Getty Images