Kyle Edwards and Tyrese Fornah both netted their first Northampton goals before half-time, and the hosts then saw it out with few alarms. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
9. Kyle Edwards
Confidently slotted home at the back post to finish a slick counter-attack and give Cobblers the lead. His first goal for the club and outside of that he was neat and tidy without being sparkling... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Elliott List
Denied what looked a fairly blatant penalty when taken out by Van Sas early on. Played his part in the opener with a well-timed pass that sent Wheatley scampering away. Headed just wide a few minutes later... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Ethan Wheatley
The best player on the pitch in the first half. Unfortunate to hit the post before setting up Edwards' opener with some brilliant work. Another fine cross saw List go close. Could have had one or two himself had he shot earlier. Far less involved after the break as Cobblers went into game management mode... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Conor McCarthy
Helped see out the clean sheet after slotting in for Willis... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton