Northampton Town FC vs Kettering Town FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Kettering Town FC — FA Cup at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Kettering Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Elliot Bell (England)
- Assistant 1 Alan Cresswell (England)
- Assistant 2 Ryan Williams (England)
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 17.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Northampton Town FC this season
Northampton Town FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Kettering Town FC get us underway at Sixfields Stadium.
- 5' 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 Aaron Powell suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Kettering Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Northampton Town FC in their trying to find a way past Kettering Town FC's compact .
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Northampton Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Northampton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kettering Town FC backline.
- 28' Goal! Connor Johnson scores his 1 goal in 65 matches.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Hart made 385 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Northampton Town FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Kettering Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' international Nile Ranger has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' Andi Thanoj is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
- 61' Fresh legs for Kettering Town FC! Gary Hooper comes on to replace Bruno Andrade.
- 62' Another change for Kettering Town FC made on 62 minute. Isiah Noel-Williams leaves to be changed by Luca Miller.
- 66' Luca Miller doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 71' Jack Sowerby is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam McCarron at the 71 minute mark.
- 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Connor Johnson.
- 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kettering Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 79' Kettering Town FC ring the changes. Andi Thanoj has done his job and it is now time for Gary Stohrer to step up.
- 83' Fresh legs for Northampton Town FC! Martyn Waghorn comes on to replace Tariqe Fosu-Henry.
- 88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
- 89' Kettering Town FC make a change. Tyree Wilson trudges off to be replaced by Wesley York on 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Aaron Powell on 90 minutes.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for TJ Eyoma. He replaces Akin Odimayo on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 18
- 8
- 5
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17
Liam McCarron ↓ Jack Sowerby 71'
- 12
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22
Akin Odimayo ↓ TJ Eyoma 90'
- 24
- 10
- 13
- 30
Bench
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29
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 83'
-
4
Jack Sowerby ↑ 71'
- 1
- 2
- 23
-
28
TJ Eyoma ↑ 90'
- 40
- 38
- –
Coach
Jon Brady
Kettering Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
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–
Bruno Andrade ↓ Gary Hooper 61'
- –
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Andi Thanoj ↓ Gary Stohrer 79'
- –
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Nile Ranger ↓ Marvin Sordell 97'
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Tyree Wilson ↓ Wesley York 89'
Bench
- –
- –
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–
Gary Stohrer ↑ 79'
- –
- –
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Luca Miller ↑ 62'
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Gary Hooper ↑ 61'
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Marvin Sordell ↑ 97'
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Wesley York ↑ 89'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nile Ranger | 1 |
| Luca Miller | 1 |
Head to Head
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
✗ WrongActual: Kettering Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.