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...
9. Mitch Pinnock
Back in the starting line-up with a bang. Mitchell should have saved his second-minute shot but you can't win the raffle if you don't buy a ticket... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Sam Hoskins
A magnificent achievement to hit 20 league goals in a season, the first Cobblers man to do so for nearly 40 years. Excellent anticipation and finish gave Town a cushion. Will claim an assist too for his part in a cleverly-worked corner routine that led to Pinnock's early strike... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Nothing really stuck for him but it was not for the want of trying. Led the press and forced one or two mistakes as Doncaster persisted with passing it out from the back. Unable to get a clean shot away in his most threatening moment... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Tete Yengi
Cobblers had much more about them as an attacking force when he came on with Bowie, but he knows he should be converting one of the two big chances that fell his way... 6 Photo: Pete Norton