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….

9. Mitch Pinnock
Great composure to tee up Hoskins in stoppage-time and he instigated many of Town's brighter moments. Frustratingly, too many of his throws and set-pieces were gobbled up by Crocombe and when he did have a sight at goal he blazed wastefully over... 7 Photo: Pete Norton

10. Sam Hoskins
Must have thought he had snatched victory when his 93rd-minute shot headed for the bottom corner, only for Crocombe to brilliantly keep it out. His wait for a first goal of the season goes on but he will get there if he keeps getting into the positions he did here... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton

11. Callum Morton
Fractions away from the perfect start when his left-footed effort struck the base of the post. Ran all game but had minimal service. He can't do it all on his own... 7 Photo: Pete Norton

12. Jack Sowerby
Even in a short, rusty 20-minute cameo he showed what Cobblers have been missing with his positioning and calmness... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton