Stockport County vs Northampton Town: match statistics
Stockport County holds a clear advantage in this clash, sitting 7th in the table compared to Northampton Town's 23rd position. The hosts display solid home form with a 53% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5), while the visitors have disastrous away results - merely 17% wins, 61% defeats, and a -17 goal difference. Northampton has not won any of their last 5 matches (0.2 points per game), and in away games, they fail to score in 56% of fixtures, averaging only 0.67 goals. Stockport dominates in terms of ball possession (57% vs 41%), shot conversion, and expected goals (1.58 xG vs 1.03 xG for the visitors). Considering all statistics, especially the visitors' dreadful streak and the hosts' edge in direct offensive and defensive metrics, a Stockport County victory is the most probable scenario.
Stockport County vs Northampton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stockport County played against Northampton Town in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Stockport County has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Northampton Town has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Stockport County scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.31. Northampton Town scores 0.84 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Stockport County's games and 41% of Northampton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 41%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Stockport County has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.12 per game. Stockport County takes 12.4 shots per game, while Northampton Town takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Stockport County leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Northampton Town leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.51 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stockport County's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (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 2.61 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Stockport County holds a clear advantage in this clash, sitting 7th in the table compared to Northampton Town's 23rd position. The hosts display solid home form with a 53% win rate and a positive goal difference (+5), while the visitors have disastrous away results - merely 17% wins, 61% defeats, and a -17 goal difference. Northampton has not won any of their last 5 matches (0.2 points per game), and in away games, they fail to score in 56% of fixtures, averaging only 0.67 goals. Stockport dominates in terms of ball possession (57% vs 41%), shot conversion, and expected goals (1.58 xG vs 1.03 xG for the visitors). Considering all statistics, especially the visitors' dreadful streak and the hosts' edge in direct offensive and defensive metrics, a Stockport County victory is the most probable scenario.
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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
| Stockport County | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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.
Stockport County is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Stockport County · 0.2 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.
Stockport County is 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Stockport County · 0.84 goals / game - Northampton Town
Stockport County scores in 80% of games (28 of 35 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 27% (10 of 37 meczów).
Northampton Town scores in 54% of games (20 of 37 meczów), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 35 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 - Stockport County
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.
Stockport County is 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - Stockport County · 0.86 pts / game - Northampton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Stockport County
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
| Stockport County | Liga | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.69 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 52% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | • 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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 Stockport County's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Northampton Town. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stockport County vs Northampton Town?
The EFL League One match finished Stockport County 2:1 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 Stockport County vs Northampton Town?
Stockport County score 1.37 goals per game on average and Northampton Town 0.84. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Stockport County's matches and 41% of Northampton Town's.
What form are Stockport County and Northampton Town in?
Over the last 5 games Stockport County have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Northampton Town 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stockport County vs Northampton Town?
The statistical background for Stockport County 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.