Northampton Town FC
Football England - EFL League One Sixfields Stadium Sat 13 Sep 07:30
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  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Blackpool

Northampton host Blackpool in this League One fixture at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Under 2.5 the Most Likely Outcome

The top wager for this Northampton vs Blackpool contest could involve a Total Goals pick. Our opinion is that Under 2.5 looks too good to miss based on the latest stats and the price of -154 stands out.

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Blackpool Beat Northampton in Pair’s Last Meeting

Northampton Town won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Leyton Orient at BetWright Stadium.

Blackpool drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Bloomfield Road ended 1-1 against Bolton Wanderers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Blackpool boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with Northampton. In the last clash, away side Blackpool landed a 2-0 victory at Sixfields Stadium. The previous 6 H2H games have involved four Blackpool triumphs, one Northampton win and one draw.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
18 Blackpool logo Blackpool 29 9 5 15 35 42 -7 35:42 32
23 Northampton logo Northampton 29 8 6 15 26 38 -12 26:38 30
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Confirmed Lineups

Northampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lee Burge (GK), Conor McCarthy, Max Dyche, Jack Perkins, Sam Hoskins, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Terry Taylor, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Tyrese Fornah.

Blackpool confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell (GK), Daniel Imray, Michael Ihiekwe, Oliver Casey, Hayden Coulson, Josh Bowler, Albie Morgan, Jordan Brown, George Honeyman, Niall Ennis, Dale Taylor.

Northampton vs Blackpool Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Northampton vs Blackpool picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

The betting sites provide us with the chance to bet on Under 2.5 Goals and we really like this pick. The two sides could contest a low-scoring League One clash and a price of -154 sticks out.

We use the latest League One injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Northampton vs Blackpool league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Northampton games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Northampton games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Northampton games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Blackpool games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60.6% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton Northampton logo 1 - 0 Blackpool logo Blackpool

A 1-0 win in favor of Northampton can be backed at odds of +500. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Hoskins To Score +410 BetMGM logo

Sam Hoskins (Northampton) can be wagered at +410 to be on the scoresheet. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -154
Asian Handicap Northampton -0.25 +116
Anytime Goalscorer Sam Hoskins +410

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has two or less goals to be registered, Northampton with the -0.25 Asian Handicap as well as Sam Hoskins (Northampton) to find the net.

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Northampton vs Blackpool Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Full-Time Result Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Blackpool are chalked up at betting odds of +170 to defeat Northampton Town, with their opponents operating at +155 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +225 for this League One clash.

Northampton are available at odds of +115 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Blackpool to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -137.

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Cameron McGeehan Favourite to Score the First Goal

Cameron McGeehan is the First Goalscorer favourite at +525. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +250.

Player Goals
Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
First
+250
Anytime
+525
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Dale Taylor (Blackpool)
First
+260
Anytime
+525
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Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)
First
+285
Anytime
+575
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Tom Eaves (Northampton)
First
+370
Anytime
+750
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Blackpool Victorious in Past Three H2H Sixfields Stadium Clashes Against Northampton

Northampton have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Blackpool have suffered three consecutive away losses. The Seasiders have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Blackpool were 2-0 victors against Northampton last time out at Sixfields Stadium. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Sixfields Stadium, Blackpool have won every time.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Northampton logo Northampton Home Stats 2-4-4 1.70 0.80 0.90 1 9 3 7
Blackpool logo Blackpool Away Stats 3-2-5 2.70 1.30 1.40 5 5 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Northampton logo Northampton League Stats
Blackpool logo Blackpool League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Northampton vs Blackpool Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Northampton vs Blackpool, check the team news first. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League One lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Northampton Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Northampton Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Lee Burge
3 Conor McCarthy 35 Max Dyche 21 Jack Perkins 7 Sam Hoskins
4 Dean Campbell 12 N. Guinness-Walker 23 Terry Taylor 8 Cameron McGeehan
19 Ethan Wheatley 14 Tyrese Fornah
1 B. Peacock-Farrell
30 Daniel Imray 20 Michael Ihiekwe 4 Oliver Casey 15 Hayden Coulson
19 Josh Bowler 8 Albie Morgan 6 Jordan Brown 10 George Honeyman
9 Niall Ennis 18 Dale Taylor

Blackpool Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Northampton Substitutes

  • 2Jack Burroughs
  • 9Tom Eaves
  • 10Elliott List
  • 11Kamarai Simon-Swyer
  • 15Jordan Thorniley
  • 22Kyle Edwards
  • 34Ross Fitzsimons

Blackpool Substitutes

  • 5Fraser Horsfall
  • 7Lee Evans
  • 11Ashley Fletcher
  • 22CJ Hamilton
  • 23Scott Banks
  • 25Franco Ravizzoli
  • 29Emil Hansson

Previous Northampton Lineups

30 Aug League One
Leyton Orient 0-1 Northampton
23 Aug League One
Northampton 2-0 Exeter
19 Aug League One
Northampton 0-1 Lincoln
16 Aug League One
Stevenage 2-0 Northampton
12 Aug EFL Cup
Northampton 0-1 Southampton
09 Aug League One
Northampton 0-0 Bradford

Previous Blackpool Lineups

30 Aug League One
Blackpool 1-1 Bolton
23 Aug League One
Plymouth 1-0 Blackpool
19 Aug League One
Mansfield 2-0 Blackpool
16 Aug League One
Blackpool 3-2 Huddersfield
12 Aug EFL Cup
Blackpool 0-1 Port Vale
09 Aug League One
Exeter 4-1 Blackpool
Team Squads

Northampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Kevin Nolan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dean Campbell 4 M 6 540 6 0 0 1 0 0
Lee Burge 1 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Tyrese Fornah 14 M 6 520 6 0 0 1 1 0
Ethan Wheatley 19 F 6 489 6 0 1 0 1 0
Cameron McGeehan 8 M 6 487 6 0 0 0 1 0

Blackpool Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steve Bruce

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Bailey Peacock-Farrell 1 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Oliver Casey 4 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Michael Ihiekwe 20 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 1 0
Jordan Brown 6 M 6 516 6 0 0 1 0 0
Hayden Coulson 15 D 6 508 6 0 0 0 1 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 29 18 6 5 52:29 60
2 Lincoln 29 17 7 5 48:29 58
3 Bolton 30 14 10 6 38:27 52
4 Stockport 29 15 7 7 42:35 52
5 Bradford 28 14 7 7 36:31 49
6 Huddersfield 30 14 6 10 51:40 48
7 Luton 29 12 6 11 38:34 42
8 Stevenage 28 11 9 8 30:27 42
9 Wycombe 29 10 10 9 36:31 40
10 Reading 28 10 10 8 39:35 40
11 Mansfield 27 10 8 9 36:30 38
12 Peterborough 29 12 2 15 37:39 38
13 Exeter 28 11 4 13 33:30 37
14 Barnsley 26 10 7 9 42:43 37
15 Plymouth 29 11 4 14 36:42 37
16 Wimbledon 28 10 5 13 29:36 35
17 Doncaster 29 9 6 14 33:46 33
18 Blackpool 29 9 5 15 35:42 32
19 Leyton Orient 29 9 5 15 40:49 32
20 Wigan 28 7 10 11 29:34 31
21 Rotherham 28 8 7 13 31:40 31
22 Burton 29 8 7 14 31:43 31
23 Northampton 29 8 6 15 26:38 30
24 Port Vale 27 5 6 16 20:38 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 15 12 1 2 35:16 37
2 Lincoln 15 11 3 1 31:14 36
3 Bolton 15 10 4 1 26:9 34
4 Bradford 14 10 2 2 22:12 32
5 Huddersfield 15 9 4 2 29:13 31
6 Luton 15 8 4 3 22:13 28
7 Wycombe 15 8 3 4 26:15 27
8 Stockport 15 8 3 4 22:19 27
9 Reading 15 7 5 3 20:16 26
10 Stevenage 13 6 6 1 14:7 24
11 Exeter 13 7 2 4 20:12 23
12 Barnsley 13 7 2 4 27:20 23
13 Leyton Orient 15 6 5 4 23:17 23
14 Blackpool 15 6 4 5 24:21 22
15 Mansfield 13 6 3 4 21:12 21
16 Peterborough 15 6 2 7 21:18 20
17 Rotherham 14 5 5 4 18:19 20
18 Doncaster 14 5 4 5 20:21 19
19 Wigan 13 5 3 5 12:10 18
20 Northampton 14 5 3 6 14:14 18
21 Plymouth 15 5 3 7 16:20 18
22 Burton 15 5 3 7 17:22 18
23 Wimbledon 13 4 3 6 10:10 15
24 Port Vale 13 2 3 8 11:17 9