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...
9. Elliott List
Good cross for Swyer's chance and he had flashes but not enough substance and quality in key moments. Can't knock his attitude and endeavour... 5 | Getty Images
10. Sam Hoskins
The most threatening player in claret, forcing Hall into three good saves across the evening. Best chance came right at the end when he steered just wide on the turn. The 90 minutes here should do him a lot of good... 5.5 | Getty Images
11. Harvey Saunders
Headed against the bar late on, and raced in behind a few times, but again just couldn't find an end product. Spent a lot of time chasing the ball as Brighton dominated possession... 5 | Getty Images
12. Conor McCarthy
His return was a positive from the evening and he seemed to come through 45 minutes unscathed... 5.5 | Getty Images