Town’s first ever win over the Rams came courtesy of some wonderful play between Louis Appéré and Hoskins, as well as a resilient defensive showing. Here are our player ratings from a famous afternoon at Sixfields...
5. Aaron McGowan
Only been able to play a bit-part role this season due to injury but he's not once let his side down when he has featured. His attitude and aggression alone makes such a difference and it set the tone for his team-mates to follow. Did well to last as long as he did, especially given the amount of times he was fouled... 8.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Manny Monthé
A surprise choice at left wing-back, to put it mildly, but he was a revelation. His physical presence allowed Cobblers to get up the pitch from goal-kicks and he wasn't shy in pushing forward and joining attacks, cracking one thunderous shot against the post. Excellent defensively and on the receiving end of Bradley's late red... 8.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ben Fox
Among his finest displays for the club. Full of industry and tenacity and relished the scrap. Derby had lots of the ball but they struggled to find gaps and penetrate through Town's midfield... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Marc Leonard
Got through plenty of hard toil alongside Fox as the duo proved an effective partnership in the middle. And on top of that he provided those moments of class in an otherwise bitty contest. Did the ugly stuff and was up for the fight... 8 Photo: Pete Norton