Town were not at their fluent best in South Yorkshire but Jonathan Mitchell’s errors were pounced upon by first Mitch Pinnock and then Sam Hoskins as Jon Brady’s side made it three wins on the spin. Hoskins now has 20 league goals for the season, the first Cobbler to do that since Richard Hill in 1987. Here are our player ratings from the Keepmoat...
5. Ryan Haynes
Dawdled on the ball in a poor area which led to Doncaster's most dangerous moment as Miller flashed a shot wide at 1-0. That was the only blot on his copybook though. Wonderful touch and pass sent Yengi through for a late chance... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
His knee was giving him grief again but he played the full 90 minutes and was an effective barrier between defence and midfield. His reading of the game and positioning prevented Doncaster from playing through Cobblers and getting a free run at the back-line... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
It was his pressing which forced Mitchell to rush his pass and kick straight to Hoskins, who duly converted. Worked hard out of possession and grew into the contest late on, even if it wasn't his cleanest game in midfield... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Will Hondermarck
Terrific work to win the early corner which culminated in Pinnock's opener. A little subdued thereafter, perhaps partly due to the way Cobblers were happy for Doncaster to have the ball with sterile, harmless possession that often went nowhere... 7 Photo: Pete Norton