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…
13. Will Hondermarck
Replaced the stricken Sowerby... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Kieron Bowie
Made a real difference when he came on. His power and pace troubled Hartlepool, none more so than when skimming a defender before firing over. Only on for 20 minutes but it was long enough to show what Cobblers have been missing during his two months out... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Tete Yengi
N/A Photo: Pete Norton