Posh had the better chances but hit the target with only one of their 17 shots and they succumbed to a killer blow in the final minute of normal time when Mitch Pinnock’s audacious volley beat Nicholas Bilokapic. Here are our player ratings from a famous Cobblers victory, their first over Peterborough in 17 years...
5. Patrick Brough
Given the unenviable assignment of trying to keep Poku quiet and it was a real struggle in the first half when the tricky forward caused all manner of problems for Cobblers. Stuck to his task though and had more success later in the game, making one timely tackle and another important block inside his penalty area... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
Uncharacteristically shaky and loose in possession for the first 20 minutes, which played a part in the home side's sluggish start, but kept at it and got better as the game progressed to give Town more control. Did look weary in the second half though before being replaced... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
A quiet afternoon by his standards but there was still a sprinkling of his quality. Picked out some terrific passes and found his stride as Cobblers finished strong. For all his class on the ball, he gets through a lot of important work out of possession... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mitch Pinnock
He flickered in and out of the game first half but was more involved in the second. So close to one cutback before he elected to pass instead of shoot as the angle narrowed. And then came his moment of inspiration. Whether he meant it or not, it was an outrageous way to win the game... 8.5 Photo: Pete Norton