Northampton Town took the points as they came from behind to beat Bristol Rovers 2-1 at Sixfields.

The visitors had scored first through Scott Sinclair in the opening minute of the second half, but Dara Costelloe’s equaliser was followed by a strike from substitute Nesta Guinness-Walker to win the day for Kevin Nolan’s side.

The three points lifts Northampton to 17th position in the League One table, jumping above Rovers in the table and seeing the Cobblers hold a 4 point lead on the relegation zone.

Both sides went close early on, with Nik Tzanev denying Rovers’ Ruel Sotiriou before Costelloe and Hoskins had strikes blocked.

Few chances were created as the opening half wore on, although the best chances came for the hosts, as Cameron McGeehan’s strike was deflected wide before Jed Ward made a flying stop to keep out Mitch Pinnock.

The two sides duly entered the half-time break on level terms, but they wouldn’t stay that way for long after the break as Bristol Rovers opened the scoring in the opening minute of the second half.

Isaac Hutchinson’s pass released Sinclair, and the former Chelsea, Manchester City & Celtic man duly advanced before beating Tzanev with a strike that went in off a post.

Sinclair was denied by Tzanev shortly after that as the visitors chased the comfort of a second goal.

But the game’s second goal would end up being a Northampton equaliser. Terry Taylor’s free-kick was kept alive by Max Dyche and the ball fell for Costelloe, who was able to head home his first Cobblers goal.

Seventeen minutes later, the Cobblers completed the turnaround. Guinness-Walker had only just come on off the bench when the full-back was picked out by McGeehan and volleyed home.

The hosts were able to keep Bristol Rovers at arms length for the rest of the contest, grinding out the three points and with it a third win in four outings.

Northampton will be chasing back-to-back wins on Tuesday, as they welcome Barnsley.