Thursday , 2 July 2026

Northampton Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Northampton Town FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 17 Feb 2024 · 15:00 UTC Sixfields Stadium 6,817 HT 45' · FT 45'
Patrick Brough 3' 1–0
Mitch Pinnock 40' 2–0
2–1 79' Chris Martin
Marc Leonard 84' 3–1
Y 24' James Wilson
Patrick Brough 52' Y
Louie Moulden 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
  • Assistant 2

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Stockport County FC 46 77
4 Bradford City AFC 46 77
5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
6 Stevenage FC 46 75
7 Luton Town FC 46 74
8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73
9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67
10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65
11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63
12 Reading FC 46 63
13 Blackpool FC 46 60
14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60
15 Barnsley FC 46 59
16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56
17 Burton Albion FC 46 54
18 Peterborough United FC 46 53
19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53
20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52
21 Exeter City FC 46 49
22 Port Vale FC 46 42
23 Rotherham United FC 46 41
24 Northampton Town FC 46 35

Head-to-Head

2
1
3
Northampton Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-10-28 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2021-04-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-10-03 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Northampton Town FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 3–1 W
13 Feb Leyton Orient FC A 3–4 L
10 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
03 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–4 L
27 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–2 L
23 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Northampton Town FC A 1–3 L
13 Feb Stevenage FC A 3–2 W
10 Feb Burton Albion FC H 1–2 L
06 Feb Fleetwood Town FC H 0–2 L
03 Feb Exeter City FC A 1–0 W
27 Jan Oxford United FC H 3–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sixfields Stadium!
  • 3' Goal! Patrick Brough scores his 2 goal in 10 matches.
  • 8' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 191 games and scored 158 goals.
  • 18' Joshua Grant has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 23' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 24' That looks like a foul for a card for James Wilson.
  • 29' Northampton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jed Ward made 13 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' William Hondermarck is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
  • 40' Mitch Pinnock is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Tristan Crama is withdrawn and Elkan Baggott gets his opportunity.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Patrick Brough.
  • 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 62' The Northampton Town FC bench stirs into life. Ben Fox is withdrawn and Shaun McWilliams gets his opportunity.
  • 65' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Joshua Grant exits the field as John Marquis enters on 65.
  • 70' Bristol Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Bristol Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 71' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Connolly is hanging Scott Sinclair on the field on 71 minute.
  • 72' The whistle greets Tyreece Simpson as he departs to be replaced by Tony Springett.
  • 76' Another change for Northampton Town FC made on 76 minute. Sam Sherring leaves to be changed by Liam Moore.
  • 77' Northampton Town FC make a change. Kieron Bowie trudges off to be replaced by Louis Appere on 77 minutes.
  • 79' GOAL! Chris Martin fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 79' Poor challenge from Louie Moulden. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 84' The Scotland Marc Leonard breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 3-1!
  • 89' The 24-year-old Tyreece Simpson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Brady

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Taylor

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Martin 2
Luke Leahy 1
Dara Costelloe 1
Sam Hoskins 1
Antony Evans 1
Emmanuel Monthe 1
Patrick Brough 1
Marc Leonard 1

Head to Head

2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-10-28 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC 2021-04-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2020-10-03 Bristol Rovers FC 2–0 Northampton Town FC

Northampton Town FC Form

2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-02-13 Leyton Orient FC 4–3 Northampton Town FC L 2024-02-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-02-03 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC L 2024-01-27 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2024-01-23 Charlton Athletic FC 2–3 Northampton Town FC W

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2024-02-17 Northampton Town FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2024-02-13 Stevenage FC 2–3 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-02-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC L 2024-02-06 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Fleetwood Town FC L 2024-02-03 Exeter City FC 0–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2024-01-27 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Oxford United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47 Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Northampton Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC42% Draw27% Bristol Rovers FC31%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
58%
Northampton Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC29% Draw46% Bristol Rovers FC25%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap Northampton Town FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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