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.
Here are JEREMY CASEY’s player ratings from Sixfields...
13. Jack Sowerby
Perhaps unlucky to be dropped in the first place, Sowerby brought more control to the central midfield area in the second half, and was neat and tidy in possession, keeping the ball well... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
14. Ryan Haynes
A natural left-footer, the most important things Haynes brought to the team on his introduction at half-time was balance in the left wing-back position. Great right-footed cross for the equaliser. Perhaps lucky to avoid a late red for a clear foul, having already been booked... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Liam Cross
Given the last 10 minutes at right wing-back, Cross struggled to make a serious impact... N/A Photo: Pete Norton
16. Max Dyche
Sent on as a makeshift striker as Jon Brady threw caution to the wind to try and get back in the game. The teenager made a proper nuisance of himself too... N/A Photo: Pete Norton