Sam Hoskins gave Town a first half lead with his 95th goal for the club before James Brophy scored direct from a corner. Here are our player ratings from the Abbey Stadium...
5. Sam Hoskins
Took up advanced positions in the first half and was rewarded with his fifth goal of the season and 95th for the club in all. Composed finish in a chaotic penalty box to give Cobblers the lead. Carried out his defensive duties when pinned back for much of the second half. Even when he was shifted further forward he saw little of the ball... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Mitch Pinnock
Launched a ton of long throws into the box. It was Town's main source of threat in the first half and led to the opening goal. On the receiving end of Loft's blatant elbow that so enraged his manager, though the officials failed to even give a free-kick let alone take any action against the Cambridge man... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ben Perry
Mixed day. Good out of possession. It felt like he came out on top in a lot of tackles and the stats back up that suggestion. He won seven in total, double more than anyone else on the pitch. But it was more of a battle once on the ball... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Terry Taylor
Similar to his midfield partner. Did a good job of keeping Cobblers in the ascendency for most of the first half but became bogged down by the conditions and scrappy nature of the game. It turned into a bit of a slog for everyone... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton