Sam Hoskins marked his 300th appearance for the club with his fourth and fifth goals of the season as Town recovered from James Balagizi’s early opener to lead 2-1 at the break. Balagizi struck again in the second-half, only for Bowie to snatch victory. Here are our player ratings...
9. Mitch Pinnock
It bodes well for the Cobblers that they are creating chances and scoring goals even though their chief creator from last season remains short of his best. Did slip through Appere with a nice pass and delivered the long throw for the equaliser... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Sam Hoskins
In the form of his life and there was no better way to mark his 300th game for the club. Terrific finish for his first before clever thinking and execution for the second. Five goals for the season and nine in his last 10 games stretching back to last term. More superb work to set up the winner. Outstanding performance, outstanding achievement... 9.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Another huge shift up top and there was some good link play in the first-half, but at times needs get his head up and release the ball quicker, whether he's shooting or passing... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Danny Hylton
Same applies to him as he does to Pinnock. If he can find his scoring boots, Cobblers really will be in business... 6 Photo: Pete Norton