Town hit the post in the second minute and then again in stoppage-time but there was precious little else to get excited about as both sides struggled for attacking fluency. Here are our ratings from Sixfields….
5. Ali Koiki
Recalled to replace the injured Mbete and whilst his afternoon wasn't without the occasional mishap, he slotted in competently at left-back. Made one particularly vital clearance. Could his athleticism more when there's space for him to run into... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Samy Chouchane
Again attempted far more passes than any of his team-mates and he was always wanting the ball but progressing it beyond halfway proved challenging. Wasn't helped by the lack of options ahead of him... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Will Hondermarck
Did well to survive so long on a caution given the ref's fondness for a yellow card. His interception and driving run in the early moments is what he's all about but the decision to shoot that followed was the wrong one and encapsulated Town's struggles in attack... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Cameron McGeehan
Does a bit of everything in midfield and he both worked hard off the ball and tried to make up the numbers in attack. Arrived in the box several times but the ball never came... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton