Mark Marshall and Sam Hoskins were on target at New Meadow, but who was the standout performer? Find out with our player ratings...
5. Joseph Mills
Cobblers have looked a better, more balanced side with him in it so far this season. Great work to tee up Marshall for the first goal and was excellent defensively... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Christopher Missilou
Town's workhorse in midfield put in another tireless shift. Also collected his second yellow card in two games which somewhat comes with the territory given his role in the side... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Ryan Watson
Loose and sloppy on the ball in a poor first-half but improved markedly after the break when he helped Cobblers get a foothold in midfield and stop Shrews from maintaining their stranglehold on possession... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Mark Marshall
Seldom lets the team down when he plays. Broke the deadlock with a fantastic strike, his first goal for the club, and never stopped running at his man. Tracked back to help out Harriman too... 8.5 Photo: Pete Norton