Blackpool vs Northampton Town: match statistics
Blackpool holds a clear advantage as the host with a record of 38% wins in home matches and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. Northampton Town presents poor away form with just 25% victories, a negative goal difference (-9), and a high loss rate (58%) on the road. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per home match, while the visitors average only 0.75 goals away and fail to find the net in 50% of cases. Blackpool also holds the edge in possession (48% vs 42%) and shot efficiency (15% vs 9%). Despite the weaker recent form of both teams, seasonal statistics clearly favor the hosts, making their victory the most probable scenario for this meeting.
Blackpool vs Northampton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackpool played against Northampton Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Blackpool has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Northampton Town has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackpool scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.50. Northampton Town scores 0.92 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Blackpool's games and 40% of Northampton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 40%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Blackpool has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.10 per game. Blackpool takes 10.0 shots per game, while Northampton Town takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackpool leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Northampton Town leads at halftime in 8% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Northampton Town, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Blackpool holds a clear advantage as the host with a record of 38% wins in home matches and a positive goal difference (+2) at their own stadium. Northampton Town presents poor away form with just 25% victories, a negative goal difference (-9), and a high loss rate (58%) on the road. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per home match, while the visitors average only 0.75 goals away and fail to find the net in 50% of cases. Blackpool also holds the edge in possession (48% vs 42%) and shot efficiency (15% vs 9%). Despite the weaker recent form of both teams, seasonal statistics clearly favor the hosts, making their victory the most probable scenario for this meeting.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Blackpool | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
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.
Blackpool is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Blackpool · 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.
Blackpool is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Blackpool · 0.92 goals / game - Northampton Town
Northampton Town is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Blackpool · 1.2 goals / game - Northampton Town
Blackpool scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Northampton Town scores in 60% of games (15 of 25 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - Blackpool
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.
Blackpool is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Blackpool · 0.8 pts / game - Northampton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 31%. 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 8% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). 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
Blackpool
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
| Blackpool | Liga | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.73 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.12 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 28% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 68% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 80% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Blackpool's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Northampton Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Northampton Town?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 2:0 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 Blackpool vs Northampton Town?
Blackpool score 1.23 goals per game on average and Northampton Town 0.92. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Blackpool's matches and 40% of Northampton Town's.
What form are Blackpool and Northampton Town in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Northampton Town 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool vs Northampton Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.