Northampton Town FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Daniel Robinson (England)
- Assistant 2 Ryan Williams (England)
3 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 3.7 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Northampton Town FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #28 |
| 35 | Points | 0 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 9 / 8 / 29 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 39 | Scored | 0 |
| 74 | Conceded | 1 |
| -35 | GD | -1 |
| 0.76 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 20% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Northampton Town FC are 7th (35 pts). Barnsley FC are 28th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Northampton Town FC to score. At the same time, Barnsley FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' The deadlock is broken! Callum Styles gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
- 9' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' Barnsley FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Northampton Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Northampton Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 32' Adam Phillips has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' Northampton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Akin Odimayo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Corey O'Keeffe on 50 minutes.
- 55' Jamie McCart, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' Barnsley FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 63' The whistle greets Sam Cosgrove as he departs to be replaced by Max Watters.
- 64' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Adam Phillips is replaced by Jonathan Russell.
- 68' Northampton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Fox is hanging Tyreece Simpson on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' Barry Cotter is ready to make an impact after coming on for Corey O'Keeffe at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 76 minute. Shaun McWilliams leaves to be changed by Louis Appere.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jamie McCart on 82.
- 83' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Akin Odimayo is replaced by Emmanuel Monthe on 83 minute.
- 88' What composure from Devante Cole! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 89' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Devante Cole is replaced by John McAtee on 89 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Nicky Cadden on, Owen Dodgson off on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Barnsley FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↓ Louis Appere 76'
- 7
- 1
- 6
- 33
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↓ Emmanuel Monthe 83'
-
16
Tyreece Simpson ↓ Ben Fox 68'
- 21
- 19
- 11
Bench
-
8
Ben Fox ↑ 68'
- 24
-
12
Emmanuel Monthe ↑ 83'
-
9
Louis Appere ↑ 76'
- 20
- 27
- 26
Coach
Jon Brady
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ John McAtee 89'
- 8
- 20
- 1
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↓ Max Watters 63'
- 30
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Barry Cotter 69'
- 26
-
29
Owen Dodgson ↓ Nicky Cadden 90'
- 4
Bench
- 23
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 69'
-
45
John McAtee ↑ 89'
-
7
Nicky Cadden ↑ 90'
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 63'
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 64'
- 41
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Louis Appere | 2 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 2 |
| Herbie Kane | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
| Max Watters | 1 |
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Liam McCarron | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-09-23
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2023-09-16
Port Vale FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2023-09-02
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2023-08-26
Cheltenham Town FC
0–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-08-19
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2023-08-15
Northampton Town FC
2–2
Lincoln City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.79
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Barnsley FC or Draw 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Barnsley FC
71%
Northampton Town FC or Barnsley FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.5%
0 – 1
15.2%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
2.6%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 18% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 22% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.