Town were the better side for much of the first half at Brisbane Road but the decisive blow came shortly after the break when Hoskins popped up at the back post to volley home Tyrese Fornah’s cross. The visitors were rock solid throughout en route to successive wins and back-to-back clean sheets. Here are our player ratings from a fine day on the road...
13. Elliott List
Town were sitting in and waiting for counter-attacking opportunities by the time he came on and his pace got them up the field a few times, including for one half chance that he blazed over... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Michael Forbes
Added an extra layer of security for the final 20. Made one especially vital interception at the back post... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Tom Eaves
Hardly touched the ball but he was sent on to ensure Cobblers still kept some kind of presence up the pitch for the closing stages... 6 Photo: Pete Norton