AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton Town: match statistics
AFC Wimbledon displays significantly better home form with a 40% win rate at their own ground and a positive goal difference (+3) in home matches. Northampton Town sits in 23rd place in the table and has a disastrous away record with a 59% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-16) on the road. The visitors have earned only 0.2 points per game in their last five matches without a single victory, conceding as many as 10 goals in the process. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.19 vs 1.02), while AFC Wimbledon boasts better shot accuracy (10% vs 8%) and averages more ball possession. Northampton fails to score in 53% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (27% clean sheets), provides a realistic chance for an AFC Wimbledon victory.
AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AFC Wimbledon played against Northampton Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
AFC Wimbledon has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Northampton Town has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
AFC Wimbledon scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 1.45. Northampton Town scores 0.89 and allows 1.34. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of AFC Wimbledon's games and 43% of Northampton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 43%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
AFC Wimbledon has the higher season xG average, 1.16 to 1.12 per game. AFC Wimbledon takes 10.4 shots per game, while Northampton Town takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
AFC Wimbledon leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Northampton Town leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
AFC Wimbledon's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). For Northampton Town, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
AFC Wimbledon displays significantly better home form with a 40% win rate at their own ground and a positive goal difference (+3) in home matches. Northampton Town sits in 23rd place in the table and has a disastrous away record with a 59% loss rate and a negative goal difference (-16) on the road. The visitors have earned only 0.2 points per game in their last five matches without a single victory, conceding as many as 10 goals in the process. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.19 vs 1.02), while AFC Wimbledon boasts better shot accuracy (10% vs 8%) and averages more ball possession. Northampton fails to score in 53% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (27% clean sheets), provides a realistic chance for an AFC Wimbledon victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AFC Wimbledon | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
AFC Wimbledon is 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - AFC Wimbledon · 0.4 pts / game - Northampton Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AFC Wimbledon is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - AFC Wimbledon · 0.89 goals / game - Northampton Town
Northampton Town is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - AFC Wimbledon · 1.34 goals / game - Northampton Town
AFC Wimbledon scores in 64% of games (21 of 33 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 35 meczów).
Northampton Town scores in 57% of games (20 of 35 meczów), while AFC Wimbledon keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 33 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AFC Wimbledon
Over / Under - Northampton Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AFC Wimbledon is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / game - AFC Wimbledon · 0.91 pts / game - Northampton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AFC Wimbledon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AFC Wimbledon
Northampton Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| AFC Wimbledon | Liga | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.70 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 52% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 70% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from AFC Wimbledon's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Northampton Town. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton Town?
The EFL League One match finished AFC Wimbledon 1:0 Northampton Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton Town?
AFC Wimbledon score 1.24 goals per game on average and Northampton Town 0.89. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 52% of AFC Wimbledon's matches and 43% of Northampton Town's.
What form are AFC Wimbledon and Northampton Town in?
Over the last 5 games AFC Wimbledon have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Northampton Town 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton Town?
The statistical background for AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton Town — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.