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England League One

Northampton

Stockport County

Match Events

10'

Ethan Pye

53'

Jayden Fevrier

Terry Taylor

81'

90'

Oliver Norwood

Preview

Northampton vs Stockport County: League One Clash of Formidable Home Defence and Potent Attack

League One sees Northampton hosting Stockport County in a fixture that pits the Cobblers' recent resilience at home against the Hatters' impressive away form and attacking prowess. While Northampton have shown flashes of attacking intent at home, they face a stern test from a Stockport side that has been potent on the road.

This fixture presents a fascinating tactical battle between Northampton's attempts to build from a compact mid-block at home and Stockport's preference for a more expansive, attacking approach. The hosts will likely aim to frustrate Stockport, leveraging their home advantage to create quick transitions. However, Stockport's superior possession stats and attacking output, especially on the road, suggest they will try to dominate the ball and exploit spaces. The key battle will be Stockport's ability to break down Northampton's home defence, which, despite recent struggles, has shown some solidity over the season, while Northampton will look to punish any defensive lapses from the visitors with rapid counter-attacks.

Team statistics

England League One

Northampton

Stockport County

Matches played

8 - 3 - 11

Results

11 - 5 - 6

36.4%

Win %

50%

Goals scored

1.5

1.3

Goals conceded

1.3

2.8

Shots on target

4.6

3.3

Shots off target

4.4

2.8

Blocked shots

3.1

44.1

Ball possession

62.5

Pass accuracy

10.4

Fouls

11.9

2.9

Goalkeeper saves

1.4

Yellow cards

1.5

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Stockport County have won 60% of their away games this season, scoring an average of 1.7 goals per match on the road.
• Northampton's recent form includes two losses in three games, conceding an average of 2.7 goals per match.
• The odds favour Stockport County, reflecting their stronger overall and away performance this season.

AI Prediction

Stockport County's potent away form and superior attacking statistics, coupled with their recent winning momentum, give them a clear edge. While Northampton have shown some defensive competence at home historically, their recent defensive frailties and Stockport's ability to score on the road make an away win the most logical outcome. Both teams have shown a capacity to score and concede, pointing towards goals at both ends and a potentially high-scoring affair.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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by amazon

70%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

60%

O/U

40%

BTTS

43%
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by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

League One H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
3/4/2025	HOME Northampton	D 1 - 1 D	Stockport County	U	Y
10/22/2024	Northampton	D 1 - 1 D	Stockport County HOME	U	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Northampton

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Huddersfield	0 - 2	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Burton Albion	1 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	AFC Wimbledon	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Peterborough	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Huddersfield	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Plymouth	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
HOME	Cardiff	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Mansfield Town	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Luton	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	Reading	0 - 1	L	U	N	N

Northampton enter this League One clash with a mixed bag of results across the season, though their home form shows a slightly more positive slant. Over the course of the season, they've managed to score just over a goal per game at home while conceding under one, indicating a reasonably solid defensive base in familiar surroundings. However, recent form paints a concerning picture, with two losses in their last three matches overall, conceding nearly three goals per game in that period. Their solitary win in the last three was a high-scoring home affair, suggesting they can produce attacking fireworks but perhaps at the cost of defensive stability.

Stockport County

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Doncaster	4 - 2	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Lincoln	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Mansfield Town	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Stevenage	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Doncaster	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	Barnsley	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Peterborough	0 - 3	L	O	N	Y
HOME	Luton	0 - 3	L	O	N	Y
AWAY	Port Vale	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
HOME	Exeter City	1 - 0	W	U	N	N

Stockport County have been a revelation this season, particularly away from home where they boast a strong 60% win rate. Their overall scoring record is impressive, averaging 1.5 goals per game, and they've managed to net 1.7 goals on their travels. Recent form has been excellent, with two wins in their last three outings, averaging 2.3 goals scored. Their last match was a dominant 4-2 home victory, showcasing their attacking threat. The Hatters' ability to find the net consistently and their relatively tight away defence make them a formidable opponent for any side in this division.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

3.5

DRAW

3.3

AWAY

2.05

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

2.1

UNDER

1.7

BTTS

YES

1.91

Injuries / suspensions

Northampton

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
L. Shaw	Knee injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0

Stockport County

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

League table

England League One

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
League One
1	Cardiff	22	15	2	5	40	23	17	47	WWLWW
2	Lincoln	23	13	5	5	34	23	11	44	WWWDW
3	Bradford	22	12	7	3	32	21	11	43	WWLWW
4	Stockport County	22	11	5	6	33	29	4	38	WLWLW
5	Huddersfield	23	11	4	8	42	31	11	37	WWWDD
6	Bolton	22	10	7	5	30	21	9	37	LWLWW
7	Stevenage	21	10	6	5	25	17	8	36	LDDWL
8	Luton	23	10	5	8	33	28	5	35	WWLDD
9	Wycombe	23	7	8	8	29	27	2	29	DLWDL
10	Reading	22	7	8	7	29	28	1	29	DWWLL
11	Mansfield Town	22	8	5	9	28	28	0	29	WWLDL
12	Wigan	22	7	8	7	25	25	0	29	WLLDW
13	Blackpool	23	8	5	10	29	30	-1	29	WWWDW
14	Peterborough	22	9	2	11	26	28	-2	29	DWWWW
15	Barnsley	20	8	4	8	32	32	0	28	LLLWL
16	Leyton Orient	23	8	4	11	34	38	-4	28	LLWLD
17	AFC Wimbledon	22	8	4	10	24	30	-6	28	LDLDL
18	Burton Albion	22	7	6	9	23	29	-6	27	LWDDL
19	Northampton	22	8	3	11	22	28	-6	27	LLWLD
20	Exeter City	22	8	2	12	22	21	1	26	WLWLW
21	Plymouth	23	8	2	13	28	38	-10	26	DLWWW
22	Rotherham	23	6	6	11	22	33	-11	24	LLLLL
23	Doncaster	23	6	4	13	23	40	-17	22	LLLLL
24	Port Vale	22	3	6	13	13	30	-17	15	LLLDL

Northampton vs Stockport County AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

Preview

Northampton vs Stockport County: League One Clash of Formidable Home Defence and Potent Attack

Team statistics

Team Stats Comparison

Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Northampton Team recent

Stockport County Team recent

Odds

Injuries / suspensions

Northampton Injuries / suspensions

Stockport County Injuries / suspensions

League table