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...
13. Tony Springett
A threat on the counter in the final 20, though his decision-making could have been better... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Liam Moore
Hardly ideal to concede within three minutes of coming on for his debut but he showed his aggressive side by winning a couple of big headers... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Jack Sowerby
A useful sub to bring on when defending a lead and his well-hit shot led to the corner that saw Leonard smash home... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
16. Louis Appéré
N/A Photo: Pete Norton