Bolton began both halves well but missed chances proved costly as McGeehan headed in with 20 minutes to go before Hoskins scored his 99th Cobblers goal just moments later. Here are our player ratings from Sixfields...
5. Sam Hoskins
Another terrific shift at wing-back. Gale's pace troubled him, as it would most defenders, but it's not as if the Bolton winger got into dangerous positions on too many occasions. Moved to within one of his Cobblers century when he kept his composure to stick away the rebound after seeing his penalty saved... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Joe Wormleighton
Drafted in on the morning of the game after Perkins went down with illness and he stepped in brilliantly. Cozier-Duberry has earned rave reviews for his performances this season but, aside from the first few minutes, he was mostly kept on the periphery. His engine is just ridiculous. He was charging about all over the place from minute one to minute 85. Already a favourite with supporters and he's only going to get better... 8.5 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Dean Campbell
He rarely drops below a 7/10 but this was one of his best performances of the season to date. Another one whose energy levels are off the charts. Constantly hunting the ball and doesn't give it away too often. Curled narrowly wide in the first half and then delivered a fabulous first-time cross to create the opener... 8 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Terry Taylor
Not as influential as the man alongside him, but more than did his bit as Town's midfield held their own against good opposition. His discipline, work-rate and positioning out of possession made it difficult for Bolton to play through Cobblers... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton