George Thomason, John McAtee, Eoin Toal and Dion Charles all scored for the visitors before Tom Eaves and Jon Guthrie added some respectability to the scoreline with stoppage-time headers. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Luke Mbete
Lost Toal for the third and was probably having his most difficult game for the club before he succumbed to what looked a serious hamstring injury. Losing him for any length of time would be a significant blow given his excellent form. The left-back position seems cursed... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
At times Town's midfield looked caught between pressing Bolton and sitting off and that indecision was ruthlessly expoloited by the away side, although there's only so much he can do when numtiple opposition players are charging towards him... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Samy Chouchane
One of few bight sparks. He toiled away and did not hide at any point despite Bolton's superiority in midfield. Lovely reverse pass set up Pinnock for one of Town's best chances. Also gave a bit back after being clattered by a poor challenge... 7 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
8. Cameron McGeehan
Could not find a way into the game in the first half, mainly due to Bolton's dominance and Town's inability to build attacks. Did see more of him in the second although little came his way in terms of goalmouth action bar one shot that was well blocked... 6 Photo: Pete Norton