Having signed three strikers in his first couple of weeks at the club, Wilder's first win in charge was sparked by two Emile Sinclair strikes in the opening stages of Tuesday night's game at Torquay.
"We have got threats at the top of the pitch now, we looked a threat all night especially in the first half," said the new Cobblers boss.
Weather permitting, Town travel next to Fleetwood on Saturday buoyed by their vital victory against the team directly above them at the foot of the Football League.