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Sam Hoskins scored another screamer against Oldham on the final day. Picture: Pete Norton

Hoskins in contention for goal of the season award

Sam Hoskins

Hoskins ‘gets as frustrated as the fans’ over his inconsistent form

Sam Hoskins scored his fifth goal of the season against Port Vale. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Deflated Hoskins takes little comfort from scoring in ‘very disappointing’ Vale ...

Sam Hoskins

Self-belief the key to Cobblers’ surge up the league two table

Michael Jolley

Opposition view: Mixed emotions for Grimsby boss after Cobblers draw

Grimsby boss Michael Jolley shakes hands with Cobblers manager Keith Curle ahead of the 2-2 draw between the sides in November

Jolley confident Grimsby will rise to the challenge of tackling in-form Cobblers

Cobblers boss Keith Curle

Cobblers boss Curle expecting a reaction from struggling Grimsby

Hoskins ‘delighted’ as he claims league two goal of the month award for February

Sam Hoskins celebrating his second at Tranmere

Cobblers forward Hoskins nominated for top EFL award

Exeter City boss Matt Taylor

Exeter boss Taylor pleased to be back on the road for Cobblers date

Keith Curle has enjoyed his side's last two wins, coming at Stevenage and Crewe. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

More players now buying into my methods – Cobblers boss Curle

Cobblers boss Keith Curle admits it took ‘a little bit of time’ for players to buy into his methods but, now that they are, the team are reaping the rewards on the pitch.

James Heneghan

Cobblers defender Charlie Goode

Defender Charlie hoping Goode run continues against play-off hopefuls

Keith Curle

Curle ‘understands’ fans frustration but warns he needs ‘time and transfer windo...

Cobblers have taken four points from two tough away trips after their heavy home loss to Colchester United

Cobblers held ‘meeting’ to put things right after Colchester aberration

Sam Hoskins celebrates his second goal at Tranmere on Tuesday (Picture: Pete Norton)

Curle praises ‘good character’ Hoskins for striker’s goals reaction

The Cobblers have already played at Sincol Bank this season, losing 3-2 to Lincoln in the FA Cup in November

Curle demands ‘controlled aggression’ and ‘focus’ as Cobblers head to Lincoln

Sam's the man!

FEATURE: Thrilled Hoskins talks through his wonder goal at Prenton Park

Cobblers won at Prenton Park for the first time since 1986 on Tuesday. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds

Measured approach works a treat for Curle as Cobblers produce ‘a performance to ...

Keith Curle gives out the orders. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds

Praise for Hoskins as Curle explains logic behind team selection after Rovers wi...

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon. Picture: Kirsty Edmonds

Opposition view: Frustrated Mellon feels hard done by after defensive Cobblers t...

MATCH-WINNER: Sam Hoskins scored his first league goals of the season at Tranmere on Tuesday night. Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds

Tranmere Rovers 1 Northampton Town 2 – match review and highlights

Cobblers boss Keith Curle

Curle calls on Cobblers to go back to basics

John-Joe O'Toole was forced off on Saturday, but is fit for Tuesday night's trip to Tranmere Rovers

Boost for Cobblers as O’Toole declared fit for trip to Tranmere Rovers

Keith Curle

Colchester drubbing a ‘slap in the face’ for Cobblers as Curle warns players aga...

Action from the Cobblers' 1-1 draw with Tranmere at the PTS Academy Stadium in September

New date set for Cobblers' trip to Tranmere Rovers

John-Joe O'Toole battles with former team-mate Marc Richards

Cobblers drop a place after Saturday games as familiar faces help Swindon to vic...

TAKING NOTE: Dean Austin cut an often frustrated figure on the touchline during Saturday's goalless draw. Pictures: Sharon Lucey

Boss Austin admits Cobblers must learn to win ugly as home struggles continue

WORK-IN-PROGRESS: Dean Austin admitted his side have areas to improve on. Picture: Sharon Lucey

Austin convinced Cobblers will only get better as he seeks the '˜magic formula'

It is still early days this season but Dean Austin has already endured enough frustration to last an entire campaign, although another dose of full-time disappointment following Saturday's home draw with Tranmere Rovers did little to shake his unwavering belief that the Cobblers are close to '˜clicking into gear' sooner or later.

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HIGH TO LOW: Six minutes after celebrating his first Cobblers goal, Junior Morias pulled his hamstring and looks set to be sidelined for several weeks. Pictures: Sharon Lucey

Northampton Town 1 Tranmere Rovers 1 - match review, player ratings and highligh...

Micky Mellon

Opposition view: Rovers boss Mellon content with hard-earned away point

Sam Foley tussles with Tranmere's Connor Jennings (Pictures: Sharon Lucey)

Frustration for Cobblers as they are held at home by Tranmere

David Buchanan

Defender Buchanan says Cobblers have to turn dominance into victories

Cobblers boss Dean Austin

Boss Austin calls on Cobblers players to turn the PTS into '˜a fortress'

Cobblers midfielder Shaun McWilliams

Cobblers set to be at full strength for Tranmere Rovers clash

NOT GOOD ENOUGH - Evan Horwood (left) says the Cobblers have a lot of work to do ahead of next season (Picture: Sharon Lucey)

Horwood says Cobblers will sort out their ‘soft underbelly’

EYES ON THE PRIZE - Ricky Holmes is targeting play-off glory (Picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Holmes playing through the pain to push Cobblers to play-off glory

HAPPY MAN - Ryan Cresswell applauds the Cobblers supporters following Saturuday's win over Tranmere (Picture: Sharon Lucey)

Creswell talks up ‘commitment and desire’ of Cobblers squad

KEY MOMENT - Ryan Cresswell celebrates his goal with Lawson D'Ath (Picture: Sharon Lucey)

VIDEO: Highlights of Northampton Town 1 Tranmere Rovers 0

UNIMPRESSED - Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Adams (Picture: Sharon Lucey)

Boss Adams disappointed at lack of attacking intent from Tranmere

CLEAROUT - the defeat at Tranmere in December proved to be the final Cobblers appearance for both Danny Alfei and Kelvin Langmead

Jefferson Lake’s Northampton Town versus Tranmere Rovers preview

BACK IN THE FRAME - Cobblers winger Chris Hackett

Northampton Town v Tranmere Rovers team news

Cobblers boss Chris Wilder

Wilder not planning major changes despite Cobblers defeat at Plymouth