Town were the better side for much of the game but Cardiff scored at key moments as fine finishes from Joel Colwill and Chris Willock, plus Ethan Wheatley’s own goal, took them back to the summit. Wheatley himself equalised early in the second half but late missed chances left Cobblers frustrated. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
14. Max Dyche
Back from injury and on as an emergency striker in stoppage-time but Willock's curler meant it was futile... n/a Photo: Pete Norton
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