Accrington Stanley FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee
- Referee Ross Joyce
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Jan | Gillingham FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Accrington Stanley FC is hosting Northampton Town FC for another epic battle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Accrington Stanley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's shape.
- 15' Accrington Stanley FC is showing some good football. However, Accrington Stanley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Dion Charles has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' Accrington Stanley FC make a change. Tariq Uwakwe trudges off to be replaced by Cameron Burgess on 27 minutes.
- 32' Accrington Stanley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Northampton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 42' Seamus Conneely is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Accrington Stanley FC tonight.
- 47' Accrington Stanley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Northampton Town FC backline.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' A quiet spell here at Wham Stadium. Accrington Stanley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 62' Bryn Morris is replacing Joseph Mills for the Northampton Town FC side.
- 67' It’s high time Keith Curle made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 69' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lloyd Jones.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Pritchard on 71.
- 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Northampton Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' The whistle greets Adam Phillips as he departs to be replaced by Paul Smyth.
- 82' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Ryan Edmondson is replaced by Ricky Korboa on 82 minute.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Pritchard argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Shaun McWilliams is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 86.
- 89' Mark Marshall gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Sam Hoskins and will look to change the dynamic.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 16
- 10
- 2
- 28
- 3
- 11
- 32
-
36
Adam Phillips ↓ Paul Smyth 80'
- 19
-
14
Tariq Uwakwe ↓ Cameron Burgess 27'
Bench
-
7
Paul Smyth ↑ 80'
-
4
Cameron Burgess ↑ 27'
- 40
- 18
- 37
- 20
- 8
Coach
John Coleman
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Ricky Korboa 82'
- 5
- 13
- 17
-
7
Sam Hoskins ↓ Mark Marshall 89'
- 4
- 29
-
23
Joseph Mills ↓ Bryn Morris 62'
- 28
- 6
- 15
Bench
- 8
-
45
Mark Marshall ↑ 89'
- 1
-
18
Bryn Morris ↑ 62'
- 2
-
11
Ricky Korboa ↑ 82'
- 30
Coach
Keith Curle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Russell | 1 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-02-06
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-02-02
Accrington Stanley FC
6–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2021-01-30
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-01-26
Accrington Stanley FC
2–0
Hull City AFC
W
2021-01-19
Hull City AFC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-01-16
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
L
Northampton Town FC Form
2021-02-06
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-02-02
Blackpool FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-01-26
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
2021-01-23
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-01-02
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Sunderland AFC
D
2020-12-29
Northampton Town FC
3–1
Gillingham FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
51%
Accrington Stanley FC or Northampton Town FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 26% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.