Town took the game to their hosts and were rewarded when Sam Hoskins picked out the top corner with a superb free-kick, but Charlie Hughes headed Wigan level before Callum McManaman’s wonderful late strike secured all three points. There was much to like about Northampton’s performance though, as reflected by our player ratings from the DW Stadium...
1. Lee Burge
Aasgaard's shot squirmed through him but Smith's curler was just out of reach. Decent late stop from Taylor kept Cobblers alive... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Akin Odimayo
Fortunate not to be punished for an early misjudgement but it only delayed the pain as Wigan ran rings around Town's defence throughout the first half. Was struggling physically in the second half before being taken off... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
3. TJ Eyoma
His evening only last 17 minutes due to injury. Needless to say Cobblers can ill-afford to lose another defender for any length of time... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jon Guthrie
Poor header led to Smith curling in and a mix-up with McGowan almost cost another goal. A very rare off night... 5 Photo: Pete Norton