Pools made the long journey to Sixfields looking for their first goal and their first win of the new season.
And despite striker Josh Umerah getting Pools off the mark in front of goal, it wasn’t enough to ensure a first three points of the season for Paul Hartley.
Former Pools defender Tyler Magloire headed the Cobblers in front before Umerah notched his first goal since his arrival from Wealdstone in the summer for an undisclosed fee.
But the home side would make sure of the three points when Louis Appere capitalised on a loose ball in the area to score at the second time of asking.
A crowd of 4,828 were in attendance at Sixfields including 205 Pools supporters who made the trip following their midweek jaunt to Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup.
And here is our latest Pools fan gallery from Northampton.

. Hartlepool United's supporters
Hartlepool United were beaten 2-1 by Northampton Town at Sixfields. MI News & Sport Ltd Photo: John Cripps

9. United
Hartlepool United fans showing their support at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Photo: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver

10. Northampton (H)
Hartlepool played host to Northampton Town in League Two. (Photo: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver

11. Blue and White Army
Hartlepool United supporters turned out for the League Two fixture with Northampton Town. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher

12. Mascot
Hartlepool United mascots during the Her Game Too fixture at the Suit Direct Stadium. (Photo: Michael Driver | MI News) Photo: Michael Driver