Dale were minutes away from their first home win in over three months, but Ian Henderson’s opener was eventually cancelled out by a sweet strike from Ben Fox in the penultimate minute of normal time. Town still had a chance to snatch all three points but Richard O’Donnell thwarted D’Margio Wright-Phillips. Here are our player ratings from Spotland….
. ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Northampton Town players celebrate with goal scorer Ben Fox during the Sky Bet League Two between Rochdale and Northampton Town at Crown Oil Arena on February 11, 2023 in Rochdale, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Ben Fox's sweet strike salvaged a point for the Cobblers against Rochdale. Photo: Pete Norton
. Tom King
Made good saves from Lloyd and Quigley and appeared to have done enough to force Henderson away from goal, only to be beaten by a smart finish... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
. Sam Sherring
Decent shift at right-back as Dale mostly targeted the other side. Used the ball as well as anyone in pink... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
. Tyler Magloire
Quigley and Henderson posed problems but he largely seemed to have them in check until a chaotic spell at the start of the second-half when Town were lucky to concede only one goal... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
. Jon Guthrie
Cobblers were at least comfortable if not especially impressive in the first-half before being put under the pump at the start of the second. Dale barely created a chance outside that five-minute spell... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
. Mitch Pinnock
Selected out of position as a makeshift left-back due to injuries and suspensions and he stuck to his task admirably. Conceded a cheap free-kick which instigated Dale's period of dominance after half-time. Given more attacking freedom as Cobblers chased an equaliser... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
. Jack Sowerby
He initially read the play well to track back and see off the danger, only to then inexplicably under-hit his back pass and allow Henderson to nip in. An uncharacteristic mistake that typified a ragged afternoon... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
1. Tom King
Made good saves from Lloyd and Quigley and appeared to have done enough to force Henderson away from goal, only to be beaten by a smart finish... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
2. Sam Sherring
Decent shift at right-back as Dale mostly targeted the other side. Used the ball as well as anyone in pink... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Tyler Magloire
Quigley and Henderson posed problems but he largely seemed to have them in check until a chaotic spell at the start of the second-half when Town were lucky to concede only one goal... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jon Guthrie
Cobblers were at least comfortable if not especially impressive in the first-half before being put under the pump at the start of the second. Dale barely created a chance outside that five-minute spell... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton