Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Northampton Town FC vs Kettering Town FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2024-25
Northampton Town FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Kettering Town FC
Sat 2 Nov 2024 · 17:30 UTC Sixfields Stadium 7,104 HT 45' · FT 45'
Connor Johnson og 28' 1–0
1–1 66' Luca Miller
1–2 92' Nile Ranger
Y 73' Connor Johnson
Y 90' Aaron Powell
William Hondermarck 104' Y
Tyler Magloire 116' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Northampton Town FC vs Kettering Town FC — FA Cup at Sixfields Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Elliot Bell (England)
  • Assistant 1 Alan Cresswell (England)
  • Assistant 2 Ryan Williams (England)
6 games this season 🟨 2.7/game ⚽ 11.5 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
Northampton Town FC 1 games · Avg 3.0 goals Kettering Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-02 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Kettering Town FC

Recent Form

Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Kettering Town FC H 1–2 L
29 Oct Lincoln City FC A 1–2 L
26 Oct Crawley Town FC H 3–0 W
22 Oct Stockport County FC A 1–1 D
19 Oct Leyton Orient FC H 1–0 W
05 Oct Wrexham AFC A 1–4 L
Kettering Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Nov Northampton Town FC A 2–1 W
01 Oct King's Lynn Town FC A 1–6 L
19 Oct Buxton FC A 1–3 L
16 Oct Buxton FC H 2–2 D
03 Oct Chelmsford City FC H 2–0 W
24 Sep Sutton Coldfield Town FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sixfields Stadium!
  • 5' Kettering Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' The 34-year-old Jon Guthrie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' Gary Hooper has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 28' Brilliant from the ! Connor Johnson makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 28.
  • 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 38' Northampton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 48' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kettering Town FC's shape.
  • 53' Northampton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nesta Guinness-Walker is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Northampton Town FC.
  • 61' The whistle greets Bruno Andrade as he departs to be replaced by Gary Hooper.
  • 62' The whistle greets Isiah Noel-Williams as he departs to be replaced by Luca Miller.
  • 66' Against the run of play, Luca Miller has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 71' Jack Sowerby is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam McCarron at the 71 minute mark.
  • 73' Poor challenge from Connor Johnson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 78' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 79' The whistle greets Andi Thanoj as he departs to be replaced by Gary Stohrer.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Tariqe Fosu-Henry as he leaves the pitch. Martyn Waghorn steps in for Northampton Town FC.
  • 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Kettering Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 89' Wesley York is replacing Tyree Wilson for the Kettering Town FC side.
  • 90' Aaron Powell is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for TJ Eyoma. He replaces Akin Odimayo on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Northampton Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Brady

Kettering Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nile Ranger 1
Luca Miller 1

Head to Head

2024-11-02 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Kettering Town FC

Northampton Town FC Form

2024-11-02 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Kettering Town FC L 2024-10-29 Lincoln City FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC L 2024-10-26 Northampton Town FC 3–0 Crawley Town FC W 2024-10-22 Stockport County FC 1–1 Northampton Town FC D 2024-10-19 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Leyton Orient FC W 2024-10-05 Wrexham AFC 4–1 Northampton Town FC L

Kettering Town FC Form

2024-11-02 Northampton Town FC 1–2 Kettering Town FC W 2022-10-01 King's Lynn Town FC 6–1 Kettering Town FC L 2021-10-19 Buxton FC 3–1 Kettering Town FC L 2021-10-16 Kettering Town FC 2–2 Buxton FC D 2020-10-03 Kettering Town FC 2–0 Chelmsford City FC W 2019-09-24 Sutton Coldfield Town FC 2–1 Kettering Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Kettering Town FC xG
I would bet for: Northampton Town FC or Kettering Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC41% Draw28% Kettering Town FC31%
Actual: Kettering Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Northampton Town FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Kettering Town FC
59%
Northampton Town FC or Kettering Town FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Northampton Town FC32% Draw45% Kettering Town FC23%
Actual: Northampton Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC

Handicap Northampton Town FC covers Push Kettering Town FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 21% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Kettering Town FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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