Sam Hoskins already has three league goals this season. Pictures: Pete Norton.

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IN PICTURES: Sam Hoskins' remarkable Cobblers career as he approaches major milestone

By James Heneghan

Published 15th Aug 2022, 12:28 BST

Updated 15th Aug 2022, 12:40 BST

Sam Hoskins will hit a significant milestone and make his 300th appearance for the Cobblers if selected against Crawley Town on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old joined the club on trial in 2015 under Chris Wilder before signing his first contract. Seven years, 56 goals and 299 appearances later, he is now part of the furniture at Sixfields. The first man in over 20 years hit 300 games for the club – and only the 15th ever – here is the story of Hoskins’ remarkable Cobblers career…

Another promotion on his CV.

17. Promotion winner (again!)

Another promotion on his CV. Photo: Pete Norton

Town were relegated straightaway but Hoskins had a decent season in a struggling team, scoring eight goals.

18. Goals continue to flow

Town were relegated straightaway but Hoskins had a decent season in a struggling team, scoring eight goals. Photo: Pete Norton

Brady replaced Curle in January 2021 and has since helped get the best out of Hoskins.

19. Another new manager... and Hoskins' best form yet?

Brady replaced Curle in January 2021 and has since helped get the best out of Hoskins. Photo: Pete Norton

Hoskins netted his 50th goal for the club against Harrogate in April 2022 as he enjoyed his best scoring season with 13 goals.

20. 50 up

Hoskins netted his 50th goal for the club against Harrogate in April 2022 as he enjoyed his best scoring season with 13 goals. Photo: Pete Norton

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