Goals from Jon Guthrie and Sam Hoskins had Cobblers ahead after 50 minutes before everything went wrong, with Harry McKirdy scoring four times for the ruthless hosts. Here are our player ratings...
5. Ali Koiki
His trademark bursts were a feature of the first-half, one of which led to a great chance for Lewis. Probably the least culpable of the defenders... 6
6. Shaun McWilliams
Unfortunate to deflect Payne's cross straight to McKirdy for the opener, but atoned with a brilliant pass that assisted Hoskins' equaliser. Unable to get any control in midfield as the game became open and stretched, not helped by his early yellow card... 6
7. Jack Sowerby
His influential first-half performance was made all the more impressive by Brady's post-match revelation that he was struggling physically, though that did explain why he was first to be subbed. Another to gamely battle through when clearly a long way short of full fitness... 6
8. Mitch Pinnock
In the thick of things throughout. Nearly every set-piece and long throw caused problems. Fine ball for Guthrie and nearly scored a spectacular free-kick when spotting Wollacott off his line from near halfway... 7 CHRON STAR MAN