After a scruffy first half, Town found their mojo in the second as Tom Eaves’ sensational header set them on their way before Lorent Tolaj’s red card was followed by quickfire goals from substitutes Elliott List and Jordan Willis. Here are our player ratings from Home Park...
5. Jack Burroughs
Tidy without being flashy. Just really solid up and down the right, locking off Plymouth and venturing forward from time to time. Made a good block in the first half and had little to do in the second... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Perkins
He's improving all the time and this was his best game to date. A bundle of energy and infectious enthusiasm. Nicked the ball back multiple times in the first half and then did so again to send Wheatley away early in the second. Fine cross for the opener before excellent run and cutback to create the second. Would have finished with a hat-trick of assists had Wheatley's earlier chance hit the net instead of the post... 9 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
7. Dean Campbell
Interesting that he appeared to be on penalty duties with McGeehan and Hoskins out, though he might have handed over the ball to Eaves had the ref not changed his mind. The two in the middle struggled for control before half-time but it was a totally different story afterwards as they seized control and set the wheels in motion for Cobblers to blitz Plymouth... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Terry Taylor
Won the early penalty before the referee changed his mind. Took a while to establish himself the contest but he increasingly wrestled control and dictated terms in the middle, particularly in the second half when he bossed the midfield battle. Magnificent ball in for Willis to powerfully head home... 8 Photo: Pete Norton