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...
9. Mitch Pinnock
First half pretty much passed him by - something that could apply to most of his team-mates - before he became more involved in the second, although Cobblers continue to lack creativity when searching for an equaliser... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Tariqe Fosu
Gave the ball away when he needlessly turned back into trouble and that led to Wigan's first. Struggled for effectiveness. His early season form has deserted him... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tyler Roberts
Hardly in the game before being hooked at the break... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Aaron McGowan
On way earlier than scheduled but he did a fine job in the circumstances at centre-back. Miraculous goal-line clearance prevented it from going 3-0... 7 Photo: Pete Norton