Ryan Watson has officially been credited with the opening goal, although the dubious goals committee may have other ideas... Pictures: Pete Norton

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Wigan Athletic 2 Northampton Town 3: James Heneghan's player ratings

By James Heneghan

Published 1st Nov 2020, 11:56 BST

Cobblers picked up a welcome away win on Saturday when they held off Wigan Athletic's late charge to prevail 3-2 victors at the DW Stadium.

Cobblers again followed a strong first-half performance with a disappointing second. Here are our player ratings...

He drove Cobblers up the pitch with some counter-attacks but couldn't find the final pass that would have sealed the deal once and for all... 6

13. Mark Marshall

He drove Cobblers up the pitch with some counter-attacks but couldn't find the final pass that would have sealed the deal once and for all... 6

A late sub to help fend off Wigan's push for a leveller... 6

14. Luka Racic

A late sub to help fend off Wigan's push for a leveller... 6

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