Town were missing 15 players in total, including top scorer Cameron McGeehan, and then Jon Guthrie was stretchered off in the first half. Despite that, they battled hard and kept an excellent clean sheet. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
9. Liam McCarron
Nolan revealed afterwards he played through injury but you wouldn't have guessed from the effort he put in. Ran hard and was good out of possession... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Mitch Pinnock
Absolute full commitment to the cause, playing in about four different positions at various points. Huge effort off the ball and some nice moments on it, including a lovely cushioned pass for Eaves to shoot. He has been Mr Reliable alongside McGeehan and Guthrie but with those two now injured, it feels like he's the last man standing... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tom Eaves
Renewed his battle with Piergianni and the two were at it again, though this time they kept it largely fair. One shot saved. Fantastic work ethic... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Sam Hoskins
No way he should have played as long as he did but the team needed him and as always he put his hand up... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton