Kieron Bowie headed in Mitch Pinnock’s cross early five minutes after the restart and although Cameron Brannagan hit back from the penalty spot, Town came again and snatched the points in spectacular style. Pinnock delivered another inviting ball in and there was Simpson to bag his first league goal for the club at the perfect moment. The win lifts Cobblers into League One’s top 10. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields…
9. Mitch Pinnock
Pips Leonard to star man due to the fact he effectively won the game with his crossing ability. Didn't score but delivered two sumptuous crosses that were on a plate for Bowie and Simpson to nod home. Set up other chances too - including a beauty for Leonard - and nifty footwork in the first half almost led to a fine individual goal... 9 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
10. Sam Hoskins
This was one of those rare afternoons where he was outshone by his team-mates, which isn't to say he played poorly by any means. Went close several times in the first half and delivered a fabulous ball in for Bowie to hit the post moments before the opener... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Kieron Bowie
He's improving almost by the week. Led the line so well in the first half and his rewards came shortly after the break. First header hit the post but he adjusted his radar and glanced home Pinnock's devilish cross to open the scoring. That's four in six now, a fine return and key to Town's upturn in form... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Jon Guthrie
There was a short spell after he came on where Cobblers were stretched and he had to be on his guard to protect his penalty box, which he was.... 7 Photo: Pete Norton