Northampton came from behind to record a 2-1 win over Doncaster Rovers in South Yorkshire.

Ben Close had given the home side a half-time lead, but the Cobblers came back through Ethan Wheatley and Sam Hoskins, turning the match on its head.

Victory at Doncaster means that Kevin Nolan’s side picked up a first win in three outings, with Northampton also rising into the top half as a consequence. They now sit 11th in the table, with the Cobblers currently 7 points from the play-offs and 5 above the relegation zone.

Having been stung by a comeback from another Yorkshire side in Rotherham last time out, Northampton sought to bounce back against a Rovers side who have begun brightly since winning promotion from League Two last season.

The Cobblers had a few opportunities early on, with Michael Forbes heading over at a corner before Tyrese Fornah headed narrowly wide.

Doncaster then began to press in response, with keeper Ross Fitzsimons thwarting attempts by Glenn Middleton and Robin Gotts.

The home side would score the opening in the 36th minute. Owen Bailey teed up Close, who saw a strike beat Fitzsimons via a deflection off Cobblers defender Forbes.

After the break, however, Northampton would grab an equaliser less than two minutes after half-time. Dean Campbell’s free-kick picked out Wheatley, and the striker on loan from Manchester United duly placed a header into the back of the Doncaster net.

Northampton duly completed the turnaround with 23 minutes to go. Jay McGrath’s foul on Wheatley was penalised, and Hoskins duly scored the penalty with a strike that beat home goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala.

The Cobblers were then given another penalty after a foul by Doncaster scorer Close on away sub Michael Jacobs, but there was to be no repeat as Hoskins saw his second spot-kick kept out by Lo-Tutala.

Doncaster offered little after getting their reprieve, however, with Nesta Guinness-Walker hitting the post and Jacobs having a strike deflected wide.

But the three points would go for the home side, who move up the table. They will aim to pick up back-to-back wins next time out, when they welcome Luton Town to Sixfields.