A week on from conceding a 97th minute winner against Leyton Orient, this time Northampton were on the right side of the drama. Will Hondermarck levelled after Josh Murphy’s opener before Will Goodwin restored the lead in the second half, but Springett had the final word when poking home his first senior goal in the 93rd minute. Here are our player ratings from the Kassam….
1. Louie Moulden
Murphy's strike was powerful but he might feel a touch disappointed to be beaten at his near post. Repelled a couple of long-range hits and stuck up a big arm to deny Goodrham just minutes before Cobblers went down the other end and snatched a point... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Jordan Willis
Another good showing as a makeshift right-back. There wasn't much on offer in an attacking sense but he was solid defensively and that's all his manager would have wanted from him against decent opposition... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Sam Sherring
Recovered in time to start and he did well to get through another 84 minutes. Not overly tested in a placid first half but was holding firm when Oxford pressed in the second until Goodwin stole half a yard and headed in... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jon Guthrie
Marshalled the defence excellently as Cobblers kept their discipline and held Oxford at arm's length for the most part. Other than a late mix-up that let Goodrham in, and outside of the two goals, the hosts had very few clear sights of Town's goal... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton