Matt Pennington scored the game’s only goal in the second half. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
9. Marc Leonard
Not at his accurate, precise best in possession as Cobblers struggled to find a way through their organised opponents. Often too deep to influence proceedings in the final third... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Kieron Bowie
Good work to fashion an early half chance when shooting straight at Grimshaw and that proved one of very few opportunities on the night as Town's attack failed to fire... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Hardly involved in the game but that was not his fault. The service up to him was non-existent at times and Blackpool's defenders were quick to shut him down whenever he got anywhere close to their goal... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Mitch Pinnock
He brought a bit more purpose with him when introduced for the second half at wing-back and looked the most likely man to create something... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton