Josh Umerah opened the scoring in the first-half despite staying offside before Hoskins struck with only eight minutes left to play, scrambling Sam Sherring’s header into the net from close-range. There were more chances for both teams in an entertaining encounter but a draw was the fair outcome. Here are our player ratings from Victoria Park…
. HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Sam Hoskins of Northampton Town celebrates with team mates Sam Sherring and Max Dyche after scoring his sides goal during the Sky Bet League Two between Hartlepool United and Northampton Town at The Suit Direct Stadium on March 11, 2023 in Hartlepool, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Sam Hoskins now has 18 goals for the season. Photo: Pete Norton
. Lee Burge
A busy boy in the first-half as he twice denied Sylla early on before brilliantly tipping Umerah's header over the bar. Beaten by an excellent finish from the same man a few minutes later. A spectator in the second-half... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
. Harvey Lintott
Pretty secure on his side as Hartlepool's more threatening attacks largely came down the opposite flank. Got into crossing positions at the other end, especially once at wing-back, but his delivery was mixed... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
. Sam Sherring
Probably the best of the defenders on the day, and also contributed in attack, having a goal disallowed before his late header found the net via Hoskins' back... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
. Jon Guthrie
Not many strikers get the better of him but Umerah did for Hartlepool's opener, even accounting for the fact he was offside. Town's skipper had made a couple of crucial interceptions just before that... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
. Ryan Haynes
Difficult for him given he's played only 20 minutes of football in the last three months and at times he was overwhelmed in the first-half as Hartlepool created overloads on their right. Improved as the game went on but understandably couldn't get through the full 90... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
. Jack Sowerby
Brady's desire to play with more freedom was reflected in his willingness to break forward and join attacks in the first-half. Led to one or two chances but also left Cobblers more open. Unfortunately his afternoon was ended early after taking a nasty blow to the face... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
1. Lee Burge
A busy boy in the first-half as he twice denied Sylla early on before brilliantly tipping Umerah's header over the bar. Beaten by an excellent finish from the same man a few minutes later. A spectator in the second-half... 7.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton
2. Harvey Lintott
Pretty secure on his side as Hartlepool's more threatening attacks largely came down the opposite flank. Got into crossing positions at the other end, especially once at wing-back, but his delivery was mixed... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
3. Sam Sherring
Probably the best of the defenders on the day, and also contributed in attack, having a goal disallowed before his late header found the net via Hoskins' back... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
4. Jon Guthrie
Not many strikers get the better of him but Umerah did for Hartlepool's opener, even accounting for the fact he was offside. Town's skipper had made a couple of crucial interceptions just before that... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton