Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Northampton Town FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Northampton Town FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 22 Feb 2025 · 15:00 UTC Sixfields Stadium 6,996 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 46' Scott Sinclair
Dara Costelloe 61' 1–1
Nesta Guinness-Walker 78' 2–1
Y 60' Connor Taylor
Cameron McGeehan 80' Y
Mitch Pinnock 90' Y
Y 90' James Wilson

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
3
Northampton Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-22 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-08-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC 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

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 2–1 W
15 Feb Wrexham AFC H 0–2 L
07 Feb Mansfield Town FC A 1–0 W
01 Feb Huddersfield Town AFC H 3–2 W
28 Jan Bolton Wanderers FC A 1–3 L
25 Jan Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Northampton Town FC A 1–2 L
18 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
15 Feb Burton Albion FC H 3–1 W
11 Feb Stockport County FC H 1–1 D
02 Feb Peterborough United FC H 3–1 W
28 Jan Charlton Athletic FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Sixfields Stadium that hosts another battle between Northampton Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor Taylor made 388 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Northampton Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' GOAL! Scott Sinclair scores on 46. Assisted by Isaac Hutchinson
  • 48' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Ruel Sotiriou is replaced by Jamie Lindsay.
  • 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 60' Connor Taylor was booked on 60.
  • 61' Dara Costelloe doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 71' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Wilson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Tariqe Fosu-Henry is replaced by Nesta Guinness-Walker on 76 minute.
  • 78' Goal! Nesta Guinness-Walker scores his 4 goal in 14 matches.
  • 80' Northampton Town FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 80.
  • 81' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Luke Thomas exits the field as Michael Reindorf enters on 81.
  • 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jack Baldwin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 89' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Ben Perry on, Dara Costelloe off on 89 minutes.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Mitch Pinnock argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 90' Jack Baldwin gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Aaron McGowan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kevin Nolan

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Calderon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chris Martin 2
Scott Sinclair 1
Brandon Hanlan 1
Nesta Guinness-Walker 1
Luke Leahy 1
Dara Costelloe 1
Sam Hoskins 1
Antony Evans 1

Head to Head

2025-02-22 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2024-08-10 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Northampton Town FC 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

Northampton Town FC Form

2025-02-22 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2025-02-15 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Wrexham AFC L 2025-02-07 Mansfield Town FC 0–1 Northampton Town FC W 2025-02-01 Northampton Town FC 3–2 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2025-01-28 Bolton Wanderers FC 3–1 Northampton Town FC L 2025-01-25 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Northampton Town FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2025-02-22 Northampton Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2025-02-18 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2025-02-15 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Burton Albion FC W 2025-02-11 Bristol Rovers FC 1–1 Stockport County FC D 2025-02-02 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Peterborough United FC W 2025-01-28 Charlton Athletic FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5 Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC48% Draw27% Bristol Rovers FC25%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
52%
Northampton Town FC or Bristol Rovers FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Northampton Town FC32% Draw48% Bristol Rovers FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap Northampton Town FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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