Northampton Town FC vs Swindon Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Swindon Town FC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Swindon Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Philip Dermott
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Hull City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Sep | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at PTS Academy Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Northampton Town FC and Swindon Town FC.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 7' Christopher Missilou puts Northampton Town FC on the lead.
- 12' Northampton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Swindon Town FC backline.
- 17' It looks surprising Swindon Town FC does not make any changes. Tyler Smith has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 22' Swindon Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
- 27' 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 Hallam Hope suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Danny Rose makes it 2-0.
- 33' The travelling Swindon Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Swindon Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' Bernard Ashley-Seal has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 343 appearances.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Harry Smith. He replaces Bernard Ashley-Seal on 46 minute.
- 51' Northampton Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 54' Another substitution for Swindon Town FC to replace Jack Payne by Diallang Jaiyesimi on 54 minute.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 191 games and scored 158 goals.
- 62' The referee has no hesitation. Christopher Missilou is booked for Northampton Town FC — Yellow card on 62.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Joel Grant. He replaces Jordan Stevens on 64 minute.
- 65' It’s a booking for Swindon Town FC player. Diallang Jaiyesimi gets a Yellow card.
- 70' Tyler Smith is replacing Hallam Hope for the Swindon Town FC side.
- 75' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 76' Ryan Watson gets the nod from Northampton Town FC. He replaces Danny Rose and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' What composure from Tyler Smith! The England international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan Grounds argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Nicky Adams has done his job and it is now time for Mark Marshall to step up.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Hoskins on 86.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Harry Smith.
- Full Time. Northampton Town FC beats Swindon Town FC
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
10
Nicky Adams ↓ Mark Marshall 85'
- 5
- 27
- 13
- 7
- 2
- 4
-
29
Danny Rose ↓ Ryan Watson 76'
- 6
- 11
Bench
-
8
Ryan Watson ↑ 76'
-
45
Mark Marshall ↑ 85'
- 3
- 1
-
9
Harry Smith ↑ 46'
- 15
- 30
Coach
Keith Curle
Swindon Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 5
-
22
Jordan Stevens ↓ Joel Grant 64'
-
18
Jack Payne ↓ Diallang Jaiyesimi 54'
- 2
- 42
-
45
Hallam Hope ↓ Tyler Smith 70'
- 11
- 16
- 1
- 15
Bench
-
9
Tyler Smith ↑ 70'
-
20
Joel Grant ↑ 64'
- 25
-
7
Diallang Jaiyesimi ↑ 54'
- 21
- 41
Coach
Richard Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
| Scott Twine | 1 |
| Ryan Watson | 1 |
| Tyler Smith | 1 |
| Christopher Missilou | 1 |
| Danny Rose | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-10-20
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
W
2020-10-17
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-10-10
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-09-26
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Hull City AFC
L
2020-09-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
Swindon Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Swindon Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Swindon Town FC
51%
Northampton Town FC or Swindon Town FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Swindon Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Swindon Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.