Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wrexham AFC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Racecourse Ground.
- Wrexham AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
- Assistant 2 Daniel Leach
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | Crawley Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Wrexham AFC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 28 Sep | Mansfield Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' In just a few seconds Racecourse Ground will turn into a battlefield for Wrexham AFC and Northampton Town FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wrexham AFC and Northampton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 8' A stunning finish from James McClean — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 13' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wrexham AFC and Northampton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 18' Lee Burge is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wrexham AFC tonight.
- 23' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' What a moment for Cameron McGeehan! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for James McClean on 29.
- 31' It’s a booking for Northampton Town FC player. Jack Sowerby gets a card.
- 36' Eoghan O'Connell is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wrexham AFC so far.
- 38' GOAL! Jack Marriott scores on 38. Assisted by James McClean
- 41' Northampton Town FC make a change. Aaron McGowan trudges off to be replaced by Akin Odimayo on 41 minutes.
- 46' Northampton Town FC make a change. Liam McCarron trudges off to be replaced by Nesta Guinness-Walker on 46 minutes.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Elliot Lee makes it 3-1.
- 61' Wrexham AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Northampton Town FC backline.
- 65' Callum Morton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Eaves on 65 minute.
- 67' James McClean makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Wrexham AFC are in front.
- 69' Paul Mullin is replacing Jack Marriott for the Wrexham AFC side.
- 74' A change in the Wrexham AFC ranks — Andrew Cannon exits the field as Oliver Rathbone enters on 74.
- 79' Wrexham AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's shape.
- 84' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 84 minutes.
- 86' Another substitution for Wrexham AFC to replace Ryan Barnett by Sebastian Revan on 86 minute.
- With this win, Wrexham AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Wrexham AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 7
-
11
Jack Marriott ↓ Paul Mullin 69'
- 24
- 5
- 15
-
29
Ryan Barnett ↓ Sebastian Revan 86'
- 38
- 6
- 1
-
8
Andrew Cannon ↓ Oliver Rathbone 74'
Bench
- 26
-
20
Oliver Rathbone ↑ 74'
- 13
-
10
Paul Mullin ↑ 69'
- 3
- 19
-
23
Sebastian Revan ↑ 86'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 18
- 19
-
9
Tom Eaves ↓ Callum Morton 65'
- 5
- 7
-
4
Jack Sowerby ↓ Mitch Pinnock 69'
- 17
- 1
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↓ Akin Odimayo 41'
- 24
Bench
-
12
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 46'
-
39
Callum Morton ↑ 65'
- 2
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↑ 41'
-
10
Mitch Pinnock ↑ 69'
- 13
-
30
Samy Chouchane ↑ 69'
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James McClean | 2 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Elliot Lee | 1 |
| Cameron McGeehan | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Oliver Rathbone | 1 |
Head to Head
Wrexham AFC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-10-05
Wrexham AFC
4–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-10-01
Northampton Town FC
2–4
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2024-09-28
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Mansfield Town FC
L
2024-09-21
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–3
Northampton Town FC
W
2024-09-14
Northampton Town FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2024-08-31
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.41
Wrexham AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Wrexham AFC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Wrexham AFC or Draw
83%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
37%
Wrexham AFC or Northampton Town FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wrexham AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 0
6.6%
3 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Wrexham AFC
| Handicap | Wrexham AFC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Wrexham AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.