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...
9. Tyrese Fornah
Wasted a couple of promising counters in a frustrating first half before his team-mates stole the show after the break, although his running and dribbling got Cobblers up the pitch on several occasions... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Ethan Wheatley
Cobblers didn't get him in the game enough before half-time but there were glimpses of what he could do and he then bullied Plymouth at times in the second half. So unlucky when hitting the post after one of his trademark driving runs. Clever movement and pass to set away Perkins for the second. Another fine showing... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Tom Eaves
Having been on the periphery for most of the first 58 minutes he made the crucial breakthrough with a sensational header. It was barely even half a chance but he managed to guide Perkins' cross into about the only place Hazard couldn't reach. This game was more proof that Cobblers function better as a team with him in it... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Max Dyche
Did well after replacing Thorniley and had more joy against Tolaj. Missed a good chance to score a fourth in stoppage-time... 7 Photo: Pete Norton