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…
13. Akin Odimayo
Did a good job out of position at left-back in the final half-hour, helping Cobblers to regain control after the penalty setback... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Tyreece Simpson
What a moment for him. What a time to score your first league goal. And the free-kick that led to it can be traced all the way back to his willingness to chase down a lost cause and win an attacking throw-in. Hopefully that's lift-off for his Cobblers career and he can go on a run... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Danny Hylton
It's been a long time coming but finally he made his first appearance of the season - and he helped win the game as a late substitute. There's not many better at winning those crafty free-kicks and his ability to do so led to wild scenes in the 97th minute... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
16. Will Hondermarck
N/A Photo: Pete Norton