Patrick Brough scored inside three minutes before he set up Mitch Pinnock to double Town’s lead late in the first half. Chris Martin responded for Rovers but Marc Leonard’s world-class strike ensured Cobblers would earn their first home win since New Year’s Day. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Patrick Brough
He's had a quiet time of it lately but this was a return to his early-season form when he was a consistent attacking threat. Brilliant burst down the left led to his early opener before he turned provider with a nice pick out as Pinnock made it two. So unlucky when crashing a sweet volley against the crossbar in the second half... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Ben Fox
His first league start of the season and he grew into the contest. Made decisive contributions at both ends of the pitch, clipping a lovely ball over the top for Brough to score the first goal before he denied Martin an almost certain goal with a vital header in his own box... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Will Hondermarck
Another good display from the midfielder who has grown into his role in recent weeks. Had a couple of first half efforts that were either blocked or saved and he got through plenty of unseen work in the middle... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Marc Leonard
Brilliant all-round display. He rarely wastes a pass and played at a different level from pretty much everyone else on the pitch. Capped his afternoon with a magnificent strike that calmed nerves, his third goal in four games.... 8.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton