Derby County FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)
- Assistant 2
7 games this season
🟨 4.6/game
⚽ 12.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 28 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Reading FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Pride Park Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Derby County FC and Northampton Town FC.
- 2' Northampton Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 7' Derby County FC have won 463 goals from 398 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 14' Against the run of play, Max Bird has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Conor Washington does the damage! The net is bulging and Derby County FC surge ahead!
- 27' It looks like no one’s ball. Northampton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' What a strike from Max Bird! The score is 3-0.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Aaron McGowan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Derby County FC.
- 42' Derby County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The crowd applauds Mitch Pinnock as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Willis steps in for Northampton Town FC.
- 49' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 54' 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' Conor Washington was booked on 57.
- 58' Another substitution for Northampton Town FC to replace Shaun McWilliams by Peter Abimbola on 58 minute.
- 61' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Nyambe is withdrawn and Joe Ward gets his opportunity.
- 62' Another change for Derby County FC made on 62 minute. Conor Washington leaves to be changed by James Collins.
- 67' Derby County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' Another change for Derby County FC made on 68 minute. Conor Hourihane leaves to be changed by Tyrese Fornah.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Akin Odimayo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 72' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Akin Odimayo exits the field as Aaron McGowan enters on 72.
- 77' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dajaune Brown is hanging Max Bird on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' Northampton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' It is a cagey affair so far. Derby County FC in their trying to find a way past Northampton Town FC's compact .
- Derby County FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
-
8
Max Bird ↓ Dajaune Brown 77'
- 11
- 14
-
4
Conor Hourihane ↓ Tyrese Fornah 68'
-
24
Ryan Nyambe ↓ Joe Ward 61'
- 35
- 5
- 7
- 1
Bench
-
2
Kane Wilson ↑ 68'
-
23
Joe Ward ↑ 61'
- 31
-
9
James Collins ↑ 62'
- 17
-
22
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 68'
-
39
Dajaune Brown ↑ 77'
Coach
Paul Warne
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 12
- 6
- 14
- 33
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↓ Aaron McGowan 72'
- 16
- 21
-
11
Mitch Pinnock ↓ Jordan Willis 46'
Bench
- 24
-
15
Jordan Willis ↑ 46'
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↑ 72'
- 23
- 20
-
27
Peter Abimbola ↑ 58'
- 26
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Bird | 2 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| Conor Washington | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-10-31
Derby County FC
4–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-28
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-24
Northampton Town FC
2–2
Leyton Orient FC
D
2023-10-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-07
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-10-03
Northampton Town FC
3–1
Reading FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.35
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC to win 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Derby County FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
30%
Derby County FC or Northampton Town FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.2%
1 – 0
12%
3 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
8%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.6%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4%
5 – 0
3%
0 – 1
2.6%
2 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -1.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| -1 | 52% | 23% | 25% |
| -0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.