Louis Appere's ninth-minute opener was the difference in a game of few chances. Here are our player ratings....
9. Kamarai Swyer
Just his second Cobblers start and ensured it would be a memorable one. Was having a relatively quiet game until he smashed in the winner with two minutes to go. Quality movement and strike. He seems to have all the raw tools, now it's about refinement and consistent playing time. He'll be itching for more league minutes... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Michael Jacobs
He too was in for his second start of the season and he should have had a penalty when dragged down. The contact started outside the box but continued in. Saw a shot blocked in the first half and then the best chance to score before Swyer's strike fell to him when he curled just wide. A man of his quality should have hit the target and he knew it... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Jack Vale
Had little impact on proceedings in a very low key and low quality first half. Likely to start against Rotherham on Saturday with Wheatley away on international duty and Eaves still injured and so was withdrawn at the break... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Nesta Guinness-Walker
Gave Cobblers a bit more impetus in the second half with his ability to step out from centre-back and join attacks... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton