The in-form front-man struck the crucial equaliser two minutes into stoppage time at the end of the game to salvage a 1-1 draw against Newport County.
It was a share of spoils the off-colour Cobblers scarcely deserved, with the industrious visitors dominating the first-half after scoring after just 104 seconds, and then only being denied further goals by a goalkeeping masterclass from Lee Burge.
To their credit, and despite being way off their best, the Cobblers hung in there, stuck to their task and kept probing for an leveller, and they got their rewards with that late, late strike from Hoskins - his 12th goal of an incredible season.
The result can't be allowed to mask what was a very disappointing performance from Jon Brady's men though.
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9. Mitch Pinnock
Fresh from signing his new contract, Pinnock struggled to make any impression in the first half. But he always stayed available and always wanted the ball. Massive air-shot at an attempted and ambitious volley inadvertently led to the late, late equaliser! ... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
10. Sam Hoskins
Welcome return to the starting line-up for top-scorer Hoskins, who always looked the most likely to make something happen in an attacking sense for the Cobblers. Ran and ran as he always does, and produced a high quality finish under pressure to steal a point for his side... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
11. Louis Appéré
Led the line with his usual enthusiasm and effort, but this was a fruitless afternoon for former Dundee United man Appéré. Didn't have a sniff at goal throughout the 90 minutes, but like his team-mates he kept going until the very end. Very unselfish player... 5 Photo: Pete Norton
12. Akin Odimayo
Brought on as part of the back three in the second half, like fellow substitute Ryan Haynes he was a round peg in a round hole and just added stability. Defended well, and then also played a crucial role in the last-gasp equaliser, heading Haynes' deep cross down to Hoskins to shoot home... 6 Photo: Pete Norton