Sam Hoskins puts his head in his hands after missing a late chance to equalise against Bristol Rovers.Sam Hoskins puts his head in his hands after missing a late chance to equalise against Bristol Rovers.
Sam Hoskins puts his head in his hands after missing a late chance to equalise against Bristol Rovers.

Northampton Town player ratings from galling late defeat in League One opener against Bristol Rovers

It was stoppage-time heartache on the opening day of the season for Cobblers who were beaten by Bryant Bilongo’s late header at Bristol Rovers.

Town were the better side in the first half but created little throughout the contest and tired late on. Here are our player ratings….

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