Northampton Town FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Garry Maskell
- Assistant 2 Hugh Gilroy (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 09 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 02 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' In just a few seconds Sixfields Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Northampton Town FC and Derby County FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Sixfields Stadium. Derby County FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Northampton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Derby County FC backline.
- 14' Poor challenge from Mitch Pinnock. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 19' Both keepers have barely been tested. Northampton Town FC and Derby County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 23' The deadlock is broken! Sam Hoskins gets on the scoresheet on 23 minutes.
- 28' 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.
- 33' The 27-year-old Louis Appere has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Northampton Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Louie Sibley.
- 50' It’s gonna be a card for Eiran Cashin.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Derby County FC's compact .
- 59' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Aaron McGowan exits the field as William Hondermarck enters on 59.
- 64' Corey Blackett-Taylor gets the nod from Derby County FC. He replaces Ebou Adams and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' It’s gonna be a card for Marc Leonard.
- 68' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing makes way for Joe Ward at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Derby County FC.
- 69' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Martyn Waghorn is replaced by Conor Washington on 69 minute.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' Louie Sibley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 88' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Liam Moore has done his job and it is now time for Ali Koiki to step up.
- 90' It’s a booking for Derby County FC player. Sonny Bradley gets a card.
- 90' Kieron Bowie is replacing Sam Hoskins for the Northampton Town FC side.
- Another three points for Northampton Town FC.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Liam Moore ↓ Ali Koiki 88'
- 8
-
7
Sam Hoskins ↓ Kieron Bowie 90'
- 4
- 3
- 12
- 6
- 9
- 31
- 21
- 11
Bench
- 17
- 29
-
14
Ali Koiki ↑ 88'
- 16
-
23
William Hondermarck ↑ 59'
-
19
Kieron Bowie ↑ 90'
- 36
Coach
Jon Brady
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 4
- 2
- 35
- 5
- 32
-
17
Louie Sibley ↓ Callum Elder 64'
-
16
Liam Thompson ↓ Korey Smith 64'
- 6
- 1
Bench
-
12
Korey Smith ↑ 64'
-
14
Conor Washington ↑ 69'
-
27
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 64'
-
23
Joe Ward ↑ 68'
- 13
-
20
Callum Elder ↑ 64'
- 36
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Max Bird | 2 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| Conor Washington | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
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
2024-03-09
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2024-03-05
Peterborough United FC
5–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-03-02
Northampton Town FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
Derby County FC Form
2024-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
L
2024-03-16
Derby County FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-03-12
Derby County FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2024-03-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–3
Derby County FC
W
2024-03-02
Derby County FC
3–0
Port Vale FC
W
2024-02-27
Derby County FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.95
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Northampton Town FC or Derby County FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Derby County FC
67%
Northampton Town FC or Derby County FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.2%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 22% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.