Connor Ogilvie headed Pompey into an early lead before Paddy Lane added a quick second. Colby Bishop then missed a penalty and Tom McIntyre saw red but Lane’s second and another for Callum Lang wrapped up victory. Marc Leonard scored a late consolation. Here are our player ratings….
5. Harvey Lintott
A huge ask to come in and make his first league start of the season away at the leaders and inevitably it turned into a long afternoon, although most of Pompey's threat came down the other side. Harshly done to when adjudged to have fouled Peart-Harris for a first half penalty.... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Patrick Brough
Given the runaround by the impressive Lane, who took his tally to four goals against the Cobblers this season. He was afforded too much time and space on the right, illustrated by his first goal... 4.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
Unusually off-colour and erratic as Cobblers lost the midfield battle. The hosts regularly found space between the lines. At least provided some cheer with a sweet strike late on... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Will Hondermarck
He did have some positive moments - particularly when driving through midfield - but he spent most of the game back-tracking and chasing shadows... 5 Photo: Pete Norton