Shaun McWilliams scored his first league goal of the season to open the scoring in the first half but Town were heading for defeat after Jack Armer and Ryan Edmondson turned things around, only for Bowie to produce some late drama. Here are our player ratings from Brunton Park….
5. Patrick Brough
Defended solidly enough but unable to offer much of an outlet going the other way as Carlisle pinned him back for nearly all of the game - until stoppage-time when his dangerous low cross was smashed home by Bowie... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Jack Sowerby
Had a better day off the ball than on it as he prevented Carlisle from making much headway in central areas, with the home side invariably forced into going wide or trying their luck from range. Not quite his metronomic self on the ball though, and subsequently Cobblers lacked control... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Shaun McWilliams
The finish for his first league goal of the season was fortunate but he made a fantastic forward run and was decisive once in the box, electing to cut inside and take the shot early. Scampered about with his usual zest even if the quality wasn't always there... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Marc Leonard
Town's most accurate passer on the day - as he frequently is - but he was regularly pushed into areas of the pitch that didn't hurt Carlisle. He displayed his quality in the move that led to the equaliser though, producing a lovely flick to Hoskins... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton