Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers: match statistics
Northampton Town demonstrates solid home form with a 42% win rate and only 33% losses at their own ground, achieving a positive goal difference (+3) in home matches. The hosts average 1.08 goals per home game and maintain 42% clean sheets, signaling a stable defense. Wycombe Wanderers, conversely, struggles on the road with just 8% wins and 42% losses, alongside a negative goal difference (-7) and an average of only 0.67 goals scored per away match. Although the visitors possess better recent overall form (1.6 PPG vs 1.0 PPG) and dominate possession (56%), their dismal away statistics and high draw percentage (50%) suggest difficulties scoring on foreign soil. Considering the home advantage and Wycombe's travel woes, a Northampton victory is the most likely outcome, though a draw remains a viable scenario given the visitors' tendency to split points.
Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Northampton Town played against Wycombe Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Northampton Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Wycombe Wanderers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Northampton Town scores 0.92 goals per game and allows 1.17. Wycombe Wanderers scores 1.28 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Northampton Town's games and 56% of Wycombe Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Wycombe Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.10 per game. Northampton Town takes 8.9 shots per game, while Wycombe Wanderers takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Northampton Town leads at halftime in 8% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Wycombe Wanderers leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Northampton Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Wycombe Wanderers, it is minutes 61-75 (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 2.00 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
Northampton Town demonstrates solid home form with a 42% win rate and only 33% losses at their own ground, achieving a positive goal difference (+3) in home matches. The hosts average 1.08 goals per home game and maintain 42% clean sheets, signaling a stable defense. Wycombe Wanderers, conversely, struggles on the road with just 8% wins and 42% losses, alongside a negative goal difference (-7) and an average of only 0.67 goals scored per away match. Although the visitors possess better recent overall form (1.6 PPG vs 1.0 PPG) and dominate possession (56%), their dismal away statistics and high draw percentage (50%) suggest difficulties scoring on foreign soil. Considering the home advantage and Wycombe's travel woes, a Northampton victory is the most likely outcome, though a draw remains a viable scenario given the visitors' tendency to split points.
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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 | Wycombe Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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.
Wycombe Wanderers is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Northampton Town · 1.6 pts / game - Wycombe Wanderers
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.
Wycombe Wanderers is 39% better for: goals scored per game.
0.92 goals / game - Northampton Town · 1.28 goals / game - Wycombe Wanderers
Northampton Town scores in 58% of games (14 of 24 meczów), while Wycombe Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
Wycombe Wanderers scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 38% (9 of 24 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 - Wycombe Wanderers
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.
Wycombe Wanderers is 82% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / game - Northampton Town · 1.44 pts / game - Wycombe Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Wycombe Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). 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
Wycombe Wanderers
* 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 | Wycombe Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.08 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 54% | 68% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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 Northampton Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Wycombe Wanderers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Northampton Town 1:2 Wycombe Wanderers. 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 Wycombe Wanderers?
Northampton Town score 0.92 goals per game on average and Wycombe Wanderers 1.28. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Northampton Town's matches and 56% of Wycombe Wanderers's.
What form are Northampton Town and Wycombe Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Northampton Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Wycombe Wanderers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers?
The statistical background for Northampton Town vs Wycombe Wanderers — 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.