Dion Charles and Randell Williams had Bolton in total control in the first half and it could have been more for the hosts, but Town dug in and might have pinched a point with some late pressure after Sam Hoskins headed home his sixth of the season to halve the deficit midway through the second period. Here are our player ratings...
9. Sam Hoskins
The most lively attacking player for Cobblers by far. He nicked the ball back in the press on multiple occasions, twice going close, before getting his goal. Took it well too, guiding a precise header into the bottom corner for his sixth of the season... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
10. Kieron Bowie
One or two promising bursts in the first few minutes but it turned into a struggle and he was sacrificed at half-time as Brady changed shape. Was maybe feeling the effects of playing two 90s for Scotland Under-21s... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tyreece Simpson
Toiled away fruitlessly for 70 odd minutes. He was too isolated at times but he struggled to hold the ball up and got no change out of Bolton's defence... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Jordan Willis
On for his debut at half-time as Brady went to three at the back and Cobblers were definitely more secure as a result... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton