After a goalless first half, Kieron Bowie pounced on a defensive calamity to open his account for the season before Sam Hoskins moved into double figures when finishing off a wonderful team move. Gassan Ahadme pulled one goal back but Cobblers held on for three priceless points. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Patrick Brough
Brilliant second half after being kept on the fringes in the first. He overlapped and underlapped to good effect and claimed a terrific assist when darting to the byline and crossing for Hoskins to score. That's exactly the type of attacking play you want from your full-back... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
It's no accident that his return to the side has coincided with two strong wins and performances. Shielded the back four effectively and barely misplaced a pass. There were at least three instances in the second half where he spotted the danger and got across to stop a counter-attack developing... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Shaun McWilliams
Enjoyed a really good game in the engine room. His energy and drive was a good foil for Sowerby and Leonard as Cobblers dominated the midfield battle for the most part. Made some excellent attacking runs that went unrewarded... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Marc Leonard
Pushed further forward again and he just exudes class wherever he plays and whatever role he's given. Influence was limited somewhat in the first half but still went as close as anyone in claret and then linked it all together during Town's dominant, match-winning spell at the start of the second period. Lovely pass to release Brough for the second... 8 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton