Shea - Hardly troubled in the first half and did all the basics right. Had a very good second half and didn't deserve to be on the losing side. 8

Francomb - Had a busy first period as Northampton went down the left side more than the right. Was quiet in the second period and was taken off. 5

Nightingale - Was solid throughout and looked good on the ball. 8

Robertson - Was having a decent game until he gave away the penalty late on. 6

Charles - Looked comfortable and dominant on the ball, looked to get forward down the left. Had a goal-bound header saved in the second half and was generally good for the Dons. 7

Taylor - Was quiet early on but then he really got into the game in the first period. Was lively early on in the second period but was taken off for tactical reasons. 7

Parrett - Tried to be a creative source through the middle but faded as the game went on. 6

Reeves - Took some time to get going but was neat and tidy through the middle. 6

Soares - Nearly opened the scoring with a fantastic long range effort. Was taken off at the break for what could have only been an injury. Had looked good in the first half. 6

Barcham - Looked lively early on and willing to take on the Northampton right-back. Kept on plugging away in the second half and was probably Wimbledon's main source if they were to get anything. 8

Poleon - Linked up well with Barcham, but no chances himself of note in the first half. Faded in the second half. 6

Substitutes

Meades - Got some game time in the second half. 5

Bulman - On at the break for Soares, slotted into the middle of the park. Gave away some silly free-kicks but did keep things tidy when he had the ball. 6

Elliot - Came on midway through the second half and added a more physical presence. But he didn't have any chances. 5