Tom Eaves was sent off for a moment of madness in the first half but Town defended heroically until Dan Kemp and Jamie Reid scored in the final few moments. Here are our player ratings from the Lamex Stadium…
9. Cameron McGeehan
Subdued afternoon. Saw a shot deflected wide in the first half but frittered in and out of the game and was the first player to be withdrawn by Nolan. Not guaranteed a place in the team when Taylor is fit enough to start... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Elliott List
A livewire on his old patch and carried Town's biggest - and arguably only - threat for an hour. Missed a good chance at 0-0 though, blazing horribly over when more composure was needed, and faded out of the game before being replaced... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Ethan Wheatley
Probably his best game in a Cobblers shirt. Great work ethic and some lovely touches and flicks. Used his body better to hold off defenders. Sent Fornah and List away on the counter. Unlucky with one effort but really should have scored late on, somehow hitting the post from a yard out... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
12. Terry Taylor
Stevenage scored within a few minutes of his introduction and that immediately made life a lot harder. Still, there was a flash or two of his quality in the middle of the park... 6 Photo: Pete Norton