Northampton Town FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Marc Wilson
- Assistant 2 Steve Durnall (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Stevenage FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Northampton Town FC and Carlisle United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Northampton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Sam Hoskins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 18 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Northampton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Jack Armer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 32' The Carlisle United FC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Butterworth departs to be replaced by Sean Maguire.
- 33' Kieron Bowie puts Northampton Town FC on the lead.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' The travelling Carlisle United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Akin Odimayo has done his job and it is now time for Ali Koiki to step up.
- 51' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Carlisle United FC's shape.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Carlisle United FC's compact .
- 57' It is a substitution in Carlisle United FC team. Georgie Kelly is replaced by Jack Diamond on 57 minute.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' Ben Barclay, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 72' Another substitution for Northampton Town FC to replace Ben Fox by Shaun McWilliams on 72 minute.
- 73' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Sam Hoskins is replaced by Jack Sowerby on 73 minute.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Carlisle United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 83' Jack Ellis makes way for Josh Emmanuel at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Carlisle United FC.
- 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 2-0 the final result. Carlisle United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Ben Fox ↓ Shaun McWilliams 72'
- 5
-
7
Sam Hoskins ↓ Jack Sowerby 73'
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 9
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↓ Ali Koiki 46'
- 21
- 19
- 11
Bench
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↑ 72'
-
4
Jack Sowerby ↑ 73'
- 15
-
14
Ali Koiki ↑ 46'
- 16
- 31
- 28
Coach
Jon Brady
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 35
- 40
- 26
- 11
- 5
-
9
Georgie Kelly ↓ Jack Diamond 57'
- 3
-
19
Jack Robinson ↓ Jayden Harris 83'
-
18
Jack Ellis ↓ Josh Emmanuel 83'
- 33
Bench
-
27
Jack Diamond ↑ 57'
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 32'
- 6
-
32
Josh Emmanuel ↑ 83'
-
16
Jayden Harris ↑ 83'
- 2
- 13
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieron Bowie | 2 |
| Shaun McWilliams | 1 |
| Ali Koiki | 1 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 1 |
| Jack Armer | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-04-06
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-04-01
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Port Vale FC
W
2024-03-29
Reading FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2024-03-16
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-03-12
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
Carlisle United FC Form
2024-04-06
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-04-01
Carlisle United FC
1–3
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-03-29
Peterborough United FC
1–3
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-03-23
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Stevenage FC
D
2024-03-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-03-12
Carlisle United FC
2–3
Barnsley FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
48%
Northampton Town FC or Carlisle United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Carlisle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

