Joel Piroe’s brace and a late thunderbolt from Josh Ginnelly secured Swansea’s safe passage into round two of the competition and left Cobblers to focus on league matters. Here are our player ratings from Wales...
5. Aaron McGowan
Swansea's movement inside Town's two wing-backs on both flanks caused problems, highlighted by the opening goal. Got to grips with it more as the game wore on as he completed his first 90 minutes since early April... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Ali Koiki
Swansea's dominance of the ball meant he was pinned back for large periods, and the one time he did push on he was ignored, but still a useful hour in the legs... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Will Hondermarck
Swamped and overrun by the hosts in the early parts of the game. Did grow into the contest and have some nice moments but it was an energy-sapping night. Another player who lasted the distance and will be better for it... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Marc Leonard
Comfortably Town's best player on the night. Almost everything they did went through him. You feel he could easily have slotted into Swansea's midfield and not looked out of place... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton