An improved performance at Home Park didn't bring an improved result as Town slipped to a fourth straight league defeat. Here are our player ratings...
5. Shaun McWilliams
Eyebrows were raised when his name appeared on the team sheet, and then again when he started at wing-back, but he put in a real dogged shift until cramp forced him off, the only negative being his role in Nouble's opener... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Michael Harriman
A rare outing at left wing-back and enjoyed a decent game, particularly in the second-half when he ventured further forward. Had two good chances, the second of which would have put Cobblers 2-1 ahead... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ryan Watson
Grew into the contest and used the ball well in the second-half especially, but he was the man responsible for tracking Watts and his failure to do so proved very costly... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Jack Sowerby
Popped up all over the pitch and was constantly demanding the ball off team-mates to keep Town ticking over in possession. Has settled into the team nicely... 7 Photo: Pete Norton