Firm in his belief that Northampton were the 'only team that looked like winning' the game, Sampson added: "Chesterfield are a good team and very strong at the back but I'm sure they would have been pleased with a goalless draw."
Town are now unbeaten in seven games, with no goals conceded in five but the boss rued 'the lack of a final pass or shot' from his side as they looked to break down the Spireites.
Bottom club Darlington are the next opponents for the Cobblers, this coming Tuesday night.