Town trailed 2-0 after just 15 minutes and struggled to establish a foothold in the game as Brighton dominated possession. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Bobby Ashton
The big positive from the night. Just 16 years of age but didn't look out of place. Not overawed or daunted. Competed physically and showed some nice technical aspects to his game. Looks a good prospect... 7 CHRON STAR MAN | Getty Images
6. Jack Perkins
A difficult night was compounded by his clumsy challenge early in the second half, giving away a penalty that effectively ended all hope of a comeback... 5 | Getty Images
7. Tyrese Fornah
Poor clearance was ruthlessly punished by Doyle's sweet finish. Town's midfield was a distant second best to the technical class and quality of their young but extremely talented visitors... 5 | Getty Images
8. Kamarai Swyer
Saw a header tipped over by Hall but no EFL Trophy heroics on this occasion. Saw little of the ball and when he did he struggled to imprint himself on the game... 5 | Getty Images