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
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
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' Temperatures are rising at Pride Park Stadium as Derby County FC face off against Northampton Town FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 2' That is a card for Northampton Town FC. Patrick Brough will be fuming at that decision.
- 7' It’s high time Jon Brady made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 12' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Derby County FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 14' What a moment for Max Bird! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' What a moment for Conor Washington! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' Max Bird with the second goal in the match!
- 37' 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.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Derby County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Jordan Willis comes on to replace Mitch Pinnock.
- 49' What a moment for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Emmanuel Monthe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Derby County FC.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Conor Washington. He receives a card.
- 58' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Shaun McWilliams exits the field as Peter Abimbola enters on 58.
- 61' Joe Ward has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Nyambe on 61 minute.
- 62' The crowd applauds Conor Washington as he leaves the pitch. James Collins steps in for Derby County FC.
- 67' Sam Sherring is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Derby County FC tonight.
- 68' Time for substitution for Derby County FC. Conor Hourihane is replaced by Tyrese Fornah.
- 71' A moment of madness from Akin Odimayo on 71 minutes earns him a card. Northampton Town FC will be frustrated.
- 72' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Akin Odimayo departs to be replaced by Aaron McGowan.
- 77' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Max Bird is replaced by Dajaune Brown on 77 minute.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' The 30-year-old Aaron McGowan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Derby County FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Conor Washington | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 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.