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….
5. Patrick Brough
Stood off Murphy when the Oxford winger smashed in and then couldn't stop Dale from setting up Goodwin. Attacking forays were kept to a minimum but he did very nearly get through one on one shortly after Cobblers made it 1-1... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Ben Fox
Gave the ball away in the build up to Oxford's opener but he did not hide after that and played some nice passes between the lines. Now back-to-back starts and lasted another hour here... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Marc Leonard
Less about his quality on the ball and more about his work off it as Town ceded possession for long spells against Oxford, although he still showed his class with a wonderful cross for Hondermarck to head in... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Will Hondermarck
Good leap and excellent downward header to score his first goal of the season and bring Cobblers level. Also played a part in the late equaliser when finding Hoskins in the box... 7 Photo: Pete Norton