Fraser Murray scored twice and Jensen Weir headed in another before Michael Forbes opened Town’s account for the season with a consolation. Here are our player ratings from the Brick Community Stadium...
5. Joe Wormleighton
Bit of a baptism of fire for the young wing-back, who was playing his first game at this level. Hungbo and Saydee troubled Town on that side throughout the first half and he did not get tight enough to the former to prevent the cross for Murray's first. Weir also seemed to be his man for the second... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Perkins
Difficult ask to play left wing-back on his EFL debut and so it proved. Did just enough to put Murray off the first time but he lost his man again a few minutes later and was punished by a good finish. Didn't make it beyond half-time... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Dean Campbell
One of Town's better performers on the day. Started well and got his foot in a few times in midfield as Cobblers shaded the opening 20 minutes. Covered plenty of ground and delivered the corner for Forbes to convert... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
8. Tyrese Fornah
Again we saw flashes of his quality here and there. Sweet late strike had Tickle flapping and kept the ball well in tight spaces, but ultimately he was not effective enough for long enough... 6 Photo: Pete Norton