Town created and missed several chances before Ehibhatiomhan’s 65th minute winner. Here are our player ratings from the Select Car Leasing Stadium...
1. Ross Fitzsimons
Was a busy man throughout the evening, though the majority of his saves were routine. An excellent stop from O'Mahoney late on kept Cobblers in with a sniff... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
2. Jordan Willis
Made one or two important interventions in the first half, including a brilliant clearance under pressure at the back post, but Reading found quite a bit of joy in the space between him and Hoskins and too many crosses came into the box... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Jordan Thorniley
Lovely touch to set up Wheatley's chance but was stretched defensively. Ehibhatiomhan seemed to peel off him for the winner... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Michael Forbes
Town's best defender on the night. Some excellent defensive work, winning headers and making important clearances, to help Cobblers keep Reading out for as long as they did... 7 Photo: Pete Norton