Ryan Edmondson, Mark Marshall and Ryan Watson all had chances but failed to convert, keeping Town firmly in relegation trouble at the bottom of League One. Here are our player ratings...
1. Jonathan Mitchell
Only had one save to make all evening but he made it well, reacting smartly from substitute Baah. Distribution was better, though kicking into the wind after half-time became a struggle... 7
2. Peter Kioso
Struggled to get forward as much but another very sound performance at right-back and his delicious late cross was just begging to be turned home for the winner... 7
3. Lloyd Jones
Didn't have too many questions asked of him defensively but he came up with the answers when he did. Looked solid and secure alongside Sheehan... 7
4. Alan Sheehan
Perhaps no great surprise Cobblers kept a clean sheet with him back in the side, although he was fortunate to get away with an errant pass early on. Kept Dale's forward men in check and always available for a pass... 7