Louis Appere's ninth-minute opener was the difference in a game of few chances. Here are our player ratings....
1. Ross Fitzsimons
Kept his fourth clean sheet in a row and it's now just one goal conceded in five appearances for the club. Only had one save to make against Walsall, using his body well to block Adomah's low effort after McCarthy's mistake. More eye-catching moments with the ball at his feet, including a gorgeous fizzed kick to Jacobs and a lovely dummy to fool Matt... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Conor McCarthy
He's been prone to the odd lapse of concentration so far this season and there was another one here when gifting the ball to Adomah with a careless pass. Luckily Fitzsimons spared his blushes. Was then booked for a poor tackle moments later. Aside from that mad three-minute spell, it was a very comfy evening for Town's back three... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Jordan Willis
Wore the armband again and he was unruffled and untroubled virtually throughout. Walsall took just four shots and created very little as Cobblers cruised to yet another clean sheet. He had Matt and co in his pocket... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jordan Thorniley
One of four to come off at half-time after coasting through the opening 45 minutes as Nolan rested key men ahead of the weekend. Stepped across with a timely interception when Matt threatened to get through on goal... 7 Photo: Pete Norton