Northampton Town vs Reading: match statistics
Reading shows clearly better form in their last five matches (1.6 PPG) compared to Northampton Town (0.8 PPG), which translates to the away team's advantage. Northampton holds a very low 22nd position in the table and has a poor home record with a 38% loss rate, while Reading sits in 13th place with a more solid balance. The visitors score on average more goals away (1.42) than the hosts at home (1.08), and also record better xG statistics (1.31 vs 1.14). Northampton has lost three of its last five matches, indicating a crisis of form. Considering all data, Reading has a real chance of victory, although the away team's tendency to draw (42% away) is also a significant factor.
Northampton Town vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Northampton Town played against Reading in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Northampton Town has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Reading has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Northampton Town scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.26. Reading scores 1.37 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Northampton Town's games and 67% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reading has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.11 per game. Northampton Town takes 9.0 shots per game, while Reading takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Northampton Town leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Northampton Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% 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
Reading shows clearly better form in their last five matches (1.6 PPG) compared to Northampton Town (0.8 PPG), which translates to the away team's advantage. Northampton holds a very low 22nd position in the table and has a poor home record with a 38% loss rate, while Reading sits in 13th place with a more solid balance. The visitors score on average more goals away (1.42) than the hosts at home (1.08), and also record better xG statistics (1.31 vs 1.14). Northampton has lost three of its last five matches, indicating a crisis of form. Considering all data, Reading has a real chance of victory, although the away team's tendency to draw (42% away) is also a significant factor.
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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
| Northampton Town | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.33 |
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.
Reading is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Northampton Town · 1.6 pts / game - Reading
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.
Reading is 54% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Northampton Town · 1.37 goals / game - Reading
Northampton Town scores in 59% of games (16 of 27 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Reading scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 33% (9 of 27 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 - Northampton Town
Over / Under - Reading
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.
Reading is 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.85 pts / game - Northampton Town · 1.41 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Northampton Town
Reading
* 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
| Northampton Town | Liga | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 68% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Northampton Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Reading. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Northampton Town vs Reading?
The EFL League One match finished Northampton Town 0:2 Reading. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Northampton Town vs Reading?
Northampton Town score 0.89 goals per game on average and Reading 1.37. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Northampton Town's matches and 67% of Reading's.
What form are Northampton Town and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Northampton Town have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Reading 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Northampton Town vs Reading?
The statistical background for Northampton Town vs Reading — 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.