A scrappy New Year’s Day contest at Sixfields against resurgent Cheltenham Town was decided by Bowie’s well-taken spot-kick after he was hauled down inside the penalty box. Cobblers weren’t at their fluent best but defended well and dug in to continue their impressive recent form. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields…
13. Manny Monthé
The last 15 minutes were tailor-made for him and Guthrie to come on and repel Cheltenham's aerial bombardment and they did so to great effect... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Jon Guthrie
He did all he could to keep Cheltenham at bay in the closing stages... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Danny Hylton
A good shift in the final 20 minutes, pressing Cheltenham and providing an outlet on the counter... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
16. Harvey Lintott
N/A Photo: Pete Norton