Anssi Jaakkola - 6
Made one smart save in the fist half but had very little to do otherwise. Beaten by a penalty down the middle.
George Williams - 7
Nullified Northampton's threat on the wing and was equally composed when shifted into the back three.
Jack Baldwin - 5
Was having a very good game, but got caught under a long ball and gave away a penalty, which often looked like Northampton's only credible route to goal.
Cian Harries - 7
Chucked his body on the line and won crucial headers.
Luke Leahy - 7
Notched his 10th of the season with a predatory finish, slamming home the rebound from his own header. Good performance.
Pablo Martinez - 5
Started shakily and got the riot act from the touchline after giving it away three times in close succession early doors. Not his best performance.
Ed Upson - 7
Battled hard in midfield and was so unlucky to see a brilliant 25-yard effort rebound off the crossbar, onto the keeper and then away to safety.
Luke McCormick - 6
Buzzed around but didn't really get hold of a game that often saw the ball sail over his head in both directions.
Zain Westbrooke - 5
Provided the corner for Leahy's goal, improving his quality from dead balls after a poor showing against Doncaster, but he lacked precision in open play. Rovers did miss his creativity late on, though.
Brandon Hanlan - 6
Ran his heart out. Gave the Northampton defenders a torrid time and played Ayunga in behind – his strike partner should have found the net. But again, this was a game that saw Hanlan enjoy few moments in front of goal.
Jonah Ayunga - 5
Like Hanlan, he gave the Cobblers defence a rough time, but he needed to take his chance quicker when played in clear on goal. Pondered what to do and afforded Michael Harriman time to make a block. Worked very hard, but Rovers needed the ball to stick to him a bit more often.
Subs
Josh Hare (for Westbrooke on 71') - 6
Did well enough defensively.
James Daly (for Hanlan on 84') - N/A
Not used: Joe Day, Mark Little, David Tutonda, Zain Walker, Erhun Oztumer.
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