Courtney Baker-Richardson’s brace gave Town a mountain to climb but Hoskins finished off good work by Kieron Bowie to reduce the deficit before scoring direct from a corner in the 97th-minute. Cobblers now have 11 points from five games, their best start to a season in 32 years. Here are our player ratings from Gresty Road...
9. Mitch Pinnock
The wait for him to find his best stuff goes on after another afternoon where he was only really on the fringes of the action. Was involved in the first goal though and you always felt a chance was imminent when he stood over a set-piece. A central role isn't suiting him at the moment... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Sam Hoskins
He can simply do no wrong this season. Whistled a sweet volley just over in the first few minutes and that was a sign of things to come. Close-range finish from Bowie's cutback came at a vital time and then snatched a 97th-minute point in the most unlikely fashion. Seven in five now, two more than any other player in the country... 9 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
11. Danny Hylton
Things are not clicking for him at the moment. There were flashes, setting up a chance for Pinnock and having a shot blocked himself, but he's too much on the periphery... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Louis Appéré
The service into him once he replaced Hylton lacked quality and made it too easy for Crewe to defend... 6 Photo: Pete Norton