Town created and missed several chances before Ehibhatiomhan’s 65th minute winner. Here are our player ratings from the Select Car Leasing Stadium...
5. Sam Hoskins
Far from his best on a really frustrating night. Struggled to have any impact in the final third - something that can be said for most players in pink - and his side was where Reading looked their most dangerous... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Nesta Guinness-Walker
He had more success when venturing forward and it was his cross that struck Elliott's outstretched arm. Baffling how neither the ref nor the linesman saw it. Had other moments too but didn't do enough with them.... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Dean Campbell
Another one of those games where Cobblers struggled for control and quality in possession, similar to Rotherham and Wycombe. He found it difficult to get on the ball or influence proceedings in the way he often likes to do... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Terry Taylor
Had some nice moments, picking out a couple of good passes and one excellent cross, but it was all a bit frantic and off-the-cuff from Cobblers when they tried to build attacks and sustain territory... 6 Photo: Pete Norton