Charlton Athletic FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2024-25

Charlton Athletic FC

2 – 1

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Northampton Town FC

Fri 18 Apr 2025 · 14:00 UTC The Valley, Charlton 20,198 HT 45' · FT 45'

Luke Berry 9' 1–0

1–1 15' Dara Costelloe pen

Matt Godden 71' 2–1

Conor Coventry 12' Y

Y 68' Aaron McGowan

Alex Gilbert 77' Y

Kayne Ramsey 85' Y

Thierry Small 90' Y

Chuks Aneke 90' Y

Y 90' Max Dyche

Y 90' Cameron McGeehan

Overview

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Charlton Athletic FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at The Valley, Charlton.

Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Oliver Yates
Assistant 1 Alexander Bradley (England)
Assistant 2 Declan O'Shea (England)

3 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 13.0 goals/game

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

Charlton Athletic FC 6 games · Avg 3.3 goals Northampton Town FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-18 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2024-12-21 Northampton Town FC 0–5 Charlton Athletic FC 2024-03-02 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Charlton Athletic FC 2024-01-23 Charlton Athletic FC 2–3 Northampton Town FC 2021-03-09 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC

Recent Form

Charlton Athletic FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
18 Apr	Northampton Town FC	H	2–1	W
12 Apr	Cambridge United FC	A	1–0	W
05 Apr	Lincoln City FC	H	2–2	D
01 Apr	Mansfield Town FC	A	2–1	W
29 Mar	Huddersfield Town AFC	H	4–0	W
22 Mar	Peterborough United FC	A	0–3	L

Northampton Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
18 Apr	Charlton Athletic FC	A	1–2	L
12 Apr	Reading FC	H	0–0	D
05 Apr	Peterborough United FC	A	4–0	W
01 Apr	Rotherham United FC	H	0–2	L
29 Mar	Cambridge United FC	A	1–1	D
22 Mar	Blackpool FC	H	0–2	L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Charlton Athletic FC and Northampton Town FC get this one started.
5' It looks surprising Charlton Athletic FC does not make any changes. Luke Berry has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
9' What a strike from Luke Berry! The score is 1-0.
12' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor Coventry on 12.
15' Dara Costelloe does the damage! The net is bulging and Northampton Town FC surge ahead!
20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
25' Charlton Athletic FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
30' 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.
35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
40' Lee Burge is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Charlton Athletic FC tonight.
45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
46' Northampton Town FC make a change. Luke Mbete-Tatu trudges off to be replaced by Max Dyche on 46 minutes.
51' Charlton Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's shape.
54' Another substitution for Charlton Athletic FC to replace Tom McIntyre by Chuks Aneke on 54 minute.
59' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 59 minutes.
64' It looks like no one’s ball. Charlton Athletic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
68' Aaron McGowan is having his name booked by the referee on 68.
69' The supporters are chanting for Alex Gilbert. He replaces Greg Docherty on 69 minute.
70' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Tariqe Fosu-Henry exits the field as William Hondermarck enters on 70.
71' Matt Godden does the damage! The net is bulging and Charlton Athletic FC surge ahead!
76' The home supporters are growing impatient. Charlton Athletic FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
77' That is a card for Charlton Athletic FC. Alex Gilbert will be fuming at that decision.
82' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
83' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! James Wilson comes on to replace Tyler Roberts.
85' The referee calls foul for Kayne Ramsey. He receives a card.
88' The crowd applauds Matt Godden as he leaves the pitch. Micah Mbick steps in for Charlton Athletic FC.
89' Fresh legs for Charlton Athletic FC! Karoy Anderson comes on to replace Luke Berry.
90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Thierry Small.
Another three points for Charlton Athletic FC.

Lineups

Charlton Athletic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

27
Tennai Watson ↑ 89'
22
Chuks Aneke ↑ 54'
21
Ashley Maynard-Brewer
9
Gassan Ahadme
17
Alex Gilbert ↑ 69'
18
Karoy Anderson ↑ 89'
33
Micah Mbick ↑ 88'

Coach Nathan Jones

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

18
Cameron McGeehan
19
Tyler Roberts ↓ James Wilson 83'
1
Lee Burge
3
Aaron McGowan
22
Akin Odimayo ↓ Tyler Magloire 70'
21
Luke Mbete-Tatu ↓ Max Dyche 46'
15
Dara Costelloe
24
Tariqe Fosu-Henry ↓ William Hondermarck 70'
28
TJ Eyoma
10
Mitch Pinnock
8
Ben Perry

Bench

26
Jack Baldwin
11
James Wilson ↑ 83'
2
Tyler Magloire ↑ 70'
23
William Hondermarck ↑ 70'
35
Max Dyche ↑ 46'
36
James Dadge
13
Nikola Tzanev

Coach Kevin Nolan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Greg Docherty	2
Conor Washington	2
Louis Appere	2
Tyreece Simpson	1
Karoy Anderson	1
Danny Hylton	1
Darren Pratley	1
Tyreece Campbell	1

Head to Head

Charlton Athletic FC Form

2025-04-18 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC W 2025-04-12 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Charlton Athletic FC W 2025-04-05 Charlton Athletic FC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D 2025-04-01 Mansfield Town FC 1–2 Charlton Athletic FC W 2025-03-29 Charlton Athletic FC 4–0 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2025-03-22 Peterborough United FC 3–0 Charlton Athletic FC L

Northampton Town FC Form

2025-04-18 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC L 2025-04-12 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Reading FC D 2025-04-05 Peterborough United FC 0–4 Northampton Town FC W 2025-04-01 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Rotherham United FC L 2025-03-29 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2025-03-22 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Blackpool FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.7 Charlton Athletic FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.26 Northampton Town FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Charlton Athletic FC51% Draw24% Northampton Town FC25%

Actual: Charlton Athletic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes59% 0% No41%

Avg goals/match: 2.96

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	56%	44%
± 3.5	34%	66%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

Charlton Athletic FC or Draw

76%

Draw or Northampton Town FC

49%

Charlton Athletic FC or Northampton Town FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Charlton Athletic FC34% Draw44% Northampton Town FC22%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

2 – 0

7.4%

0 – 0

6.9%

1 – 2

6.7%

2 – 2

5.7%

0 – 1

5.7%

3 – 1

5.2%

3 – 0

4.1%

0 – 2

4.1%

3 – 2

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Charlton Athletic FC

Handicap	Charlton Athletic FC covers	Push	Northampton Town FC covers
-2.5	11%	—	89%
-2	11%	14%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	21%	54%
-0.5	46%	—	54%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	15%	12%
+1.5	88%	—	12%
+2	88%	8%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.