Barnsley host Northampton in the England League One on 3 February 2026, Tuesday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 19:45 UK Time.
Barnsley return to Oakwell with a sense of momentum building after a productive run of league results that has steadied their position. Recent performances suggest growing confidence in attack, even if defensive control remains imperfect.
Northampton arrive under more pressure, having struggled to turn competitive spells into points. Their recent run reflects a side finding it difficult to manage games once they fall behind, especially away from home, making this a demanding test against a more settled opponent.
Barnsley’s recent form shows a team playing with intent and variety in the final third. The 3-1 home win over Stevenage followed earlier results such as a 2-1 victory against Blackpool and a 2-2 draw away at Reading, highlighting their ability to score in different match scenarios. Even in the heavy 4-0 defeat at Cardiff, they continued to press high and commit numbers forward.
At home, Barnsley have generally played with higher tempo and wider attacking patterns, often stretching defences early. However, clean sheets have been rare, with goals conceded in most recent outings, including the 1-1 draw at Wigan. Their matches tend to remain open, with control shifting rather than settling for long spells.
Northampton’s recent results point to growing difficulties in both boxes. Losses to Reading 2-0, Rotherham 2-1, and Blackpool 2-0 show a recurring pattern of conceding first and failing to respond. Even the 1-2 home defeat to Wycombe reflected a side that competed in phases but lacked cutting edge when chances appeared.
Away performances have been particularly cautious, as seen in the 0-0 draw at Bolton, where defensive discipline limited threat going forward. Once forced to chase games, structure tends to loosen, leading to late pressure and limited recovery. Goals have been hard to come by, with multiple recent matches ending scoreless for them.
The best bet for this game points towards over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 2.20 odds. Barnsley’s recent matches have consistently produced goals, with scorelines like 3-1, 2-2, and 2-1 appearing regularly, while their defensive record suggests Northampton can still find chances even if they struggle overall.
The second half market also leans towards goals, with over 1.5 second half goals offered at 2.10 odds. Barnsley often increase tempo after the break, as seen against Stevenage and Blackpool, while Northampton’s structure tends to weaken late on when pressure builds and legs fade.
For a correct score prediction, Barnsley 3-1 at 8.50 odds fits recent patterns. Barnsley’s attacking output at home supports a multi-goal return, while Northampton’s recent defeats suggest they may contribute once but struggle to contain sustained pressure over ninety minutes.
| Barnsley | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 44 | 44 |
| Wins | 14 | 9 |
| Draws | 14 | 8 |
| Loss | 16 | 27 |
| Goals For | 66 | 37 |
| Goals Against | 70 | 70 |
| Barnsley | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 22 | 23 |
| Wins | 9 | 3 |
| Draws | 6 | 4 |
| Loss | 7 | 16 |
| Goals For | 38 | 16 |
| Goals Against | 34 | 43 |
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02.05.26
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Barnsley Stockport |
1-3 |
|
25.04.26
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Luton Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
21.04.26
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Stevenage Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
18.04.26
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Barnsley Bradford City |
2-2 |
|
14.04.26
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
0-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Rotherham Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
06.04.26
|
Barnsley Plymouth |
0-3 |
|
03.04.26
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Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Barnsley Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
17.03.26
|
Barnsley Wigan |
1-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
Mansfield Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
10.03.26
|
Barnsley Cardiff |
1-1 |
|
07.03.26
|
Barnsley Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
03.03.26
|
Barnsley Wycombe |
0-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Leyton Orient Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
21.02.26
|
Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
17.02.26
|
Barnsley Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Barnsley AFC Wimbledon |
3-3 |
|
07.02.26
|
Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Barnsley Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
27.01.26
|
Cardiff Barnsley |
4-0 |
|
24.01.26
|
Reading Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
17.01.26
|
Barnsley Blackpool |
2-1 |
|
12.01.26
|
Liverpool Barnsley |
4-1 |
|
01.01.26
|
Wigan Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
29.12.25
|
Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
|
Barnsley Mansfield |
2-3 |
|
20.12.25
|
Exeter City Barnsley |
3-0 |
|
13.12.25
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Barnsley Leyton Orient |
3-2 |
|
09.12.25
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Lincoln Barnsley |
3-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Stockport Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
22.11.25
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Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
08.11.25
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Doncaster Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
01.11.25
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Barnsley York |
3-2 |
|
25.10.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Barnsley Manchester United U21 |
5-2 |
|
18.10.25
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Bradford City Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
04.10.25
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Wycombe Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
30.09.25
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Notts County Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
27.09.25
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Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
23.09.25
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Barnsley Brighton |
0-6 |
|
20.09.25
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Blackpool Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
13.09.25
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Barnsley Reading |
3-2 |
|
30.08.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
26.08.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
23.08.25
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AFC Wimbledon Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
02.05.26
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Barnsley Stockport |
1-3 |
|
18.04.26
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Barnsley Bradford City |
2-2 |
|
06.04.26
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Barnsley Plymouth |
0-3 |
|
21.03.26
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Barnsley Doncaster |
0-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Barnsley Wigan |
1-1 |
|
10.03.26
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Barnsley Cardiff |
1-1 |
|
07.03.26
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Barnsley Exeter City |
2-1 |
|
03.03.26
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Barnsley Wycombe |
0-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Barnsley Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
14.02.26
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Barnsley AFC Wimbledon |
3-3 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Barnsley Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
17.01.26
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Barnsley Blackpool |
2-1 |
|
29.12.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
26.12.25
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Barnsley Mansfield |
2-3 |
|
13.12.25
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Barnsley Leyton Orient |
3-2 |
|
22.11.25
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Barnsley Luton |
5-0 |
|
11.11.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
0-2 |
|
01.11.25
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Barnsley York |
3-2 |
|
25.10.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
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Barnsley Manchester United U21 |
5-2 |
|
27.09.25
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Barnsley Port Vale |
0-2 |
|
23.09.25
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Barnsley Brighton |
0-6 |
|
13.09.25
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Barnsley Reading |
3-2 |
|
30.08.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
3-1 |
|
26.08.25
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Barnsley Rotherham |
2-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Barnsley Bolton |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
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Barnsley Fleetwood (Penalties:5 - 4) |
2-2 |
|
09.08.25
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Barnsley Burton Albion |
3-2 |
|
26.04.25
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Barnsley Shrewsbury |
1-2 |
|
21.04.25
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Barnsley Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
12.04.25
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Barnsley Bolton |
4-1 |
|
01.04.25
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Barnsley Exeter City |
1-2 |
|
22.03.25
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Barnsley Cambridge |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
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Barnsley Blackpool |
0-3 |
|
01.03.25
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Barnsley Lincoln |
4-3 |
|
15.02.25
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Barnsley Huddersfield |
1-2 |
|
01.02.25
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Barnsley Burton Albion |
0-0 |
|
25.01.25
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Barnsley Stevenage |
0-1 |
|
04.01.25
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Barnsley Crawley |
3-0 |
|
01.01.25
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Barnsley Wrexham |
2-1 |
|
21.12.24
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Barnsley Leyton Orient |
0-4 |
|
07.12.24
|
Barnsley Birmingham |
1-2 |
|
30.11.24
|
Barnsley Bristol Rovers (Penalties:3 - 4) |
0-0 |
|
26.11.24
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Barnsley Reading |
2-2 |
|
23.11.24
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Barnsley Wigan |
0-1 |
|
08.11.24
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Barnsley Rotherham |
2-0 |
|
29.10.24
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Barnsley Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
22.10.24
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Barnsley Charlton |
2-2 |
|
01.10.24
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Barnsley Wycombe |
2-2 |
|
25.04.26
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Luton Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
21.04.26
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Stevenage Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
14.04.26
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Port Vale Barnsley |
0-0 |
|
11.04.26
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Rotherham Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
03.04.26
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Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
14.03.26
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Mansfield Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
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Leyton Orient Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
21.02.26
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Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
07.02.26
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Bolton Barnsley |
3-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Cardiff Barnsley |
4-0 |
|
24.01.26
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Reading Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
12.01.26
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Liverpool Barnsley |
4-1 |
|
01.01.26
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Wigan Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
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Exeter City Barnsley |
3-0 |
|
09.12.25
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Lincoln Barnsley |
3-1 |
|
06.12.25
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Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Port Vale Barnsley |
5-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Stockport Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
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Doncaster Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
18.10.25
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Bradford City Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
04.10.25
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Wycombe Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
30.09.25
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Notts County Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
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Blackpool Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
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AFC Wimbledon Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
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Peterborough Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
02.08.25
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Plymouth Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
22.07.25
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York Barnsley |
2-2 |
|
19.07.25
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Harrogate Barnsley |
0-3 |
|
03.05.25
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Reading Barnsley |
2-4 |
|
18.04.25
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Leyton Orient Barnsley |
4-3 |
|
05.04.25
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Birmingham Barnsley |
6-2 |
|
29.03.25
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Wigan Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
15.03.25
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Mansfield Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
04.03.25
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Charlton Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
25.02.25
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Northampton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
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Rotherham Barnsley |
0-1 |
|
08.02.25
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Stockport Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
28.01.25
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Wycombe Barnsley |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Bristol Rovers Barnsley |
3-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Peterborough Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
26.12.24
|
Bolton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
14.12.24
|
Exeter City Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
03.12.24
|
Wrexham Barnsley |
1-0 |
|
16.11.24
|
Cambridge Barnsley |
1-1 |
|
02.11.24
|
Port Vale Barnsley |
1-3 |
|
26.10.24
|
Shrewsbury Barnsley |
0-2 |
|
19.10.24
|
Blackpool Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
08.10.24
|
Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
05.10.24
|
Huddersfield Barnsley |
2-0 |
|
21.09.24
|
Burton Albion Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
25.04.26
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Cardiff Northampton |
5-1 |
|
18.04.26
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Northampton Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
15.04.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
06.04.26
|
Northampton Wigan |
1-3 |
|
03.04.26
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Bradford City Northampton |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Mansfield Northampton |
4-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Stockport Northampton |
2-1 |
|
14.03.26
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Northampton Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
08.03.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-0 |
|
04.03.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
28.02.26
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Northampton Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
24.02.26
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Northampton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
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Northampton Leyton Orient |
1-2 |
|
17.02.26
|
Lincoln Northampton |
4-0 |
|
14.02.26
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Exeter City Northampton |
0-0 |
|
10.02.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-2 |
|
07.02.26
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Northampton Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
31.01.26
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Northampton Reading |
0-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Rotherham Northampton |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
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Blackpool Northampton |
2-0 |
|
17.01.26
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Northampton Wycombe |
1-2 |
|
14.01.26
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Northampton Walsall |
4-2 |
|
04.01.26
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Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
01.01.26
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Northampton Stockport |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
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Huddersfield Northampton |
2-0 |
|
26.12.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
5-1 |
|
19.12.25
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Northampton AFC Wimbledon |
3-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Peterborough Northampton |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Northampton Huddersfield |
1-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Northampton Wycombe |
2-0 |
|
29.11.25
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Plymouth Northampton |
0-3 |
|
22.11.25
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Northampton Cardiff |
1-3 |
|
11.11.25
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Northampton Shrewsbury |
2-1 |
|
08.11.25
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Northampton Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
01.11.25
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Oldham Northampton |
3-1 |
|
25.10.25
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Northampton Luton |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
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Reading Northampton |
1-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Doncaster Northampton |
1-2 |
|
11.10.25
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Northampton Rotherham |
1-2 |
|
07.10.25
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Walsall Northampton |
0-1 |
|
04.10.25
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Port Vale Northampton |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
23.09.25
|
Northampton Chelsea U21 |
3-0 |
|
20.09.25
|
Wycombe Northampton |
2-0 |
|
13.09.25
|
Northampton Blackpool |
1-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Leyton Orient Northampton |
0-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Northampton Exeter City |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
|
Northampton Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
16.08.25
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Stevenage Northampton |
2-0 |
|
18.04.26
|
Northampton Doncaster |
1-3 |
|
06.04.26
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Northampton Wigan |
1-3 |
|
14.03.26
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Northampton Burton Albion |
0-2 |
|
28.02.26
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Northampton Peterborough |
1-1 |
|
24.02.26
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Northampton Port Vale |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
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Northampton Leyton Orient |
1-2 |
|
07.02.26
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Northampton Stevenage |
3-1 |
|
31.01.26
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Northampton Reading |
0-2 |
|
17.01.26
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Northampton Wycombe |
1-2 |
|
14.01.26
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Northampton Walsall |
4-2 |
|
01.01.26
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Northampton Stockport |
0-0 |
|
19.12.25
|
Northampton AFC Wimbledon |
3-1 |
|
09.12.25
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Northampton Huddersfield |
1-1 |
|
02.12.25
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Northampton Wycombe |
2-0 |
|
22.11.25
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Northampton Cardiff |
1-3 |
|
11.11.25
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Northampton Shrewsbury |
2-1 |
|
08.11.25
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Northampton Mansfield |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
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Northampton Luton |
0-1 |
|
11.10.25
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Northampton Rotherham |
1-2 |
|
27.09.25
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Northampton Bolton |
2-0 |
|
23.09.25
|
Northampton Chelsea U21 |
3-0 |
|
13.09.25
|
Northampton Blackpool |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
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Northampton Exeter City |
2-0 |
|
19.08.25
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Northampton Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
12.08.25
|
Northampton Southampton |
0-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Northampton Bradford City |
0-0 |
|
26.07.25
|
Northampton Birmingham |
3-0 |
|
22.07.25
|
Northampton West Ham United U21 |
0-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Northampton Wigan |
1-1 |
|
21.04.25
|
Northampton Shrewsbury |
4-1 |
|
12.04.25
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Northampton Reading |
0-0 |
|
01.04.25
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Northampton Rotherham |
0-2 |
|
22.03.25
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Northampton Blackpool |
0-2 |
|
15.03.25
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Northampton Birmingham |
1-1 |
|
04.03.25
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Northampton Stockport |
1-1 |
|
25.02.25
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Northampton Barnsley |
1-2 |
|
22.02.25
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Northampton Bristol Rovers |
2-1 |
|
15.02.25
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Northampton Wrexham |
0-2 |
|
01.02.25
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Northampton Huddersfield |
3-2 |
|
18.01.25
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Northampton Lincoln |
0-1 |
|
01.01.25
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Northampton Stevenage |
0-0 |
|
21.12.24
|
Northampton Charlton |
0-5 |
|
09.12.24
|
Northampton Peterborough |
2-1 |
|
23.11.24
|
Northampton Cambridge |
0-0 |
|
12.11.24
|
Northampton Burton Albion |
2-5 |
|
05.11.24
|
Northampton Leicester City U21 |
3-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
Northampton Kettering Town |
1-2 |
|
26.10.24
|
Northampton Crawley |
3-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
Northampton Leyton Orient |
1-0 |
|
01.10.24
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Northampton Bolton |
2-4 |
|
25.04.26
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Cardiff Northampton |
5-1 |
|
15.04.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
03.04.26
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Bradford City Northampton |
1-0 |
|
21.03.26
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Mansfield Northampton |
4-1 |
|
17.03.26
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Stockport Northampton |
2-1 |
|
08.03.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-0 |
|
04.03.26
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Luton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
17.02.26
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Lincoln Northampton |
4-0 |
|
14.02.26
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Exeter City Northampton |
0-0 |
|
10.02.26
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AFC Wimbledon Northampton |
1-2 |
|
03.02.26
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Barnsley Northampton |
2-2 |
|
27.01.26
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Rotherham Northampton |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
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Blackpool Northampton |
2-0 |
|
04.01.26
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Bolton Northampton |
0-0 |
|
29.12.25
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Huddersfield Northampton |
2-0 |
|
26.12.25
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Burton Albion Northampton |
5-1 |
|
13.12.25
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Peterborough Northampton |
2-1 |
|
29.11.25
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Plymouth Northampton |
0-3 |
|
01.11.25
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Oldham Northampton |
3-1 |
|
21.10.25
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Reading Northampton |
1-0 |
|
18.10.25
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Doncaster Northampton |
1-2 |
|
07.10.25
|
Walsall Northampton |
0-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Port Vale Northampton |
0-0 |
|
20.09.25
|
Wycombe Northampton |
2-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Leyton Orient Northampton |
0-1 |
|
16.08.25
|
Stevenage Northampton |
2-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Wigan Northampton |
3-1 |
|
12.07.25
|
Norwich Northampton |
3-1 |
|
08.07.25
|
Cambridge Northampton |
3-0 |
|
08.07.25
|
Cambridge Northampton |
3-0 |
|
05.07.25
|
Brackley Town Northampton |
0-0 |
|
26.04.25
|
Crawley Northampton |
3-0 |
|
18.04.25
|
Charlton Northampton |
2-1 |
|
05.04.25
|
Peterborough Northampton |
0-4 |
|
29.03.25
|
Cambridge Northampton |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Leyton Orient Northampton |
1-2 |
|
01.03.25
|
Exeter City Northampton |
1-1 |
|
07.02.25
|
Mansfield Northampton |
0-1 |
|
28.01.25
|
Bolton Northampton |
3-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Wycombe Northampton |
0-0 |
|
04.01.25
|
Burton Albion Northampton |
0-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Shrewsbury Northampton |
1-1 |
|
26.12.24
|
Reading Northampton |
4-1 |
|
17.12.24
|
Peterborough Northampton |
3-0 |
|
14.12.24
|
Rotherham Northampton |
3-0 |
|
03.12.24
|
Stevenage Northampton |
2-0 |
|
26.11.24
|
Wigan Northampton |
2-1 |
|
16.11.24
|
Blackpool Northampton |
0-0 |
|
09.11.24
|
Birmingham Northampton |
1-1 |
|
29.10.24
|
Lincoln Northampton |
2-1 |
|
03.02.2026
|
Barnsley Northampton |
2-2
|
|
25.02.2025
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
24.08.2024
|
Barnsley Northampton |
2-2
|
|
27.04.2024
|
Barnsley Northampton |
1-1
|
|
23.09.2023
|
Northampton Barnsley |
1-2
|
|
03.02.2026
|
Barnsley Northampton |
2-2
|
|
24.08.2024
|
Barnsley Northampton |
2-2
|
|
27.04.2024
|
Barnsley Northampton |
1-1
|
|
09.08.2016
|
Barnsley Northampton |
1-2
|