Northampton Town FC
Football England - EFL League One Sixfields Stadium Sat 27 Sep 10:00
Bolton Wanderers FC
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League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Bolton

Northampton host Bolton in this League One meeting at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Back Cobblers to Cause Trotters Problems

There’s a strong case for siding with underdogs Northampton at +0.75 when they go up against Bolton. At Asian Handicap odds of -127, the stake is split equally between +0.5 and +1 which looks like a value play.

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3-1 Win for Bolton in Last H2H Clash

Northampton Town were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park.

Bolton Wanderers claimed a 4-1 home win over Wigan Athletic at Toughsheet Community Stadium in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bolton have landed victories in their last two encounters against Northampton. As the home side at Toughsheet Community Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 3-1 which came after a 4-2 away success at Sixfields Stadium. The previous 4 H2H meetings have featured three Bolton wins and one draw.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Bolton logo Bolton 28 12 10 6 35 26 9 35:26 46
21 Northampton logo Northampton 26 8 5 13 23 32 -9 23:32 29
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Confirmed Lineups

Northampton confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons (GK), Conor McCarthy, Michael Forbes, Jordan Thorniley, Sam Hoskins, Dean Campbell, Terry Taylor, Joe Wormleighton, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Tyrese Fornah.

Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe (GK), Josh Dacres-Cogley, Chris Forino-Joseph, George Johnston, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Marcus Forss, Thierry Gale, Mason Burstow.

Northampton vs Bolton Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Northampton vs Bolton with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Northampton can perform well in this League One game and we’re backing the home team at -127 on the Asian Handicap. We think that they will prove competitive and +0.75 is a value bet.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest League One stats when making our football predictions.

Key Northampton vs Bolton Wanderers league stats:

  • The +0.75 line has been covered by Northampton in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +0.75 line has been covered by Northampton in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.75 line has been covered by Northampton in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Bolton in 15 of their last 20 games.
Northampton +0.75 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton Northampton logo 1 - 1 Bolton logo Bolton

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +460. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mason Burstow to Score +235 BetMGM logo

Mason Burstow (Bolton) has registered three goals in his past five League One games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +235.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Northampton +0.75 -127
Total Goals Under 2.5 -128
Anytime Goalscorer Mason Burstow +235

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Northampton vs Bolton 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.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Bolton Victory

With an approximate 57% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -135 betting odds for Bolton Wanderers triumphing in this League One encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Northampton Town are trading at +335.

Bolton can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +130. However, Northampton are +350 and the draw is +117 if you want to take a different option.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

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John McAtee Top of First Goalscorer List

Those interested in favourite John McAtee to find the net first are able to get +400. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +175.

Player Goals
John McAtee (Bolton)
First
+175
Anytime
+400
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Sam Dalby (Bolton)
First
+188
Anytime
+450
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Mason Burstow (Bolton)
First
+235
Anytime
+450
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Victor Adeboyejo (Bolton)
First
+250
Anytime
+550
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Northampton Defeated in Four of Past Ten Home Clashes

Northampton have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Bolton haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. Steven Schumacher's men have finished with five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

When the sides last met at Sixfields Stadium, Bolton beat Northampton 4-2.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Northampton logo Northampton Home Stats 3-3-4 1.60 0.80 0.80 1 9 2 8
Bolton logo Bolton Away Stats 1-4-5 3.00 1.10 1.90 4 6 8 2
  • 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
Bolton logo Bolton League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Northampton vs Bolton Lineups & Team News

The Northampton vs Bolton team news could change everything — review it before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed League One lineups along with timely injury updates.

Northampton Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Northampton Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

34 Ross Fitzsimons
3 Conor McCarthy 18 Michael Forbes 15 Jordan Thorniley
7 Sam Hoskins 4 Dean Campbell 23 Terry Taylor 16 Joe Wormleighton
8 Cameron McGeehan 19 Ethan Wheatley 14 Tyrese Fornah
1 Teddy Sharman-Lowe
2 Josh Dacres-Cogley 3 Chris Forino-Joseph 6 George Johnston 25 Max Conway
8 Josh Sheehan 4 Xavier Simons
19 A. Cozier-Duberry 24 Marcus Forss 11 Thierry Gale
48 Mason Burstow

Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Northampton Substitutes

  • 6Jordan Willis
  • 11Kamarai Simon-Swyer
  • 12N. Guinness-Walker
  • 17Michael Jacobs
  • 20Theo Avery
  • 27Jack Vale
  • 36Oliver Evans

Bolton Substitutes

  • 10Sam Dalby
  • 16Aaron Morley
  • 18Eoin Toal
  • 20Ibrahim Cissoko
  • 21Ethan Erhahon
  • 27Tyler Miller
  • 45John McAtee

Previous Northampton Lineups

20 Sep League One
Wycombe 2-0 Northampton
13 Sep League One
Northampton 1-0 Blackpool
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

Previous Bolton Lineups

20 Sep League One
Bolton 4-1 Wigan
13 Sep League One
Leyton Orient 1-1 Bolton
06 Sep League One
Bolton 3-0 Wimbledon
30 Aug League One
Blackpool 1-1 Bolton
23 Aug League One
Bolton 1-1 Lincoln
20 Aug League One
Bolton 1-1 Reading
Team Squads

Northampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Kevin Nolan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dean Campbell 4 M 8 720 8 0 0 1 0 0
Lee Burge 1 G 8 720 8 0 0 0 0 0
Tyrese Fornah 14 M 8 680 8 0 0 1 2 0
Cameron McGeehan 8 M 8 667 8 0 1 0 1 0
Sam Hoskins 7 F 8 645 7 1 1 0 0 0

Bolton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Steven Schumacher

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Teddy Sharman-Lowe 1 G 9 810 9 0 0 0 0 0
Amario Cozier-Duberry 19 - 9 797 9 0 2 2 0 0
Max Conway 25 D 9 768 9 0 0 1 1 0
George Johnston 6 D 8 720 8 1 0 0 2 0
Mason Burstow 48 F 9 695 9 0 5 0 2 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 27 17 5 5 46:27 56
2 Lincoln 27 15 7 5 44:29 52
3 Bolton 28 12 10 6 35:26 46
4 Bradford 26 13 7 6 35:28 46
5 Stockport 27 13 7 7 38:33 46
6 Huddersfield 28 12 6 10 47:38 42
7 Luton 27 11 6 10 37:33 39
8 Stevenage 26 10 9 7 28:24 39
9 Peterborough 27 12 2 13 35:35 38
10 Exeter 26 11 3 12 31:24 36
11 Mansfield 25 10 6 9 35:29 36
12 Wycombe 27 9 9 9 34:31 36
13 Reading 26 9 9 8 35:33 36
14 Plymouth 27 11 3 13 34:39 36
15 Barnsley 23 9 6 8 37:36 33
16 Leyton Orient 27 9 5 13 40:45 32
17 Blackpool 27 9 5 13 34:39 32
18 Wimbledon 26 9 5 12 28:35 32
19 Wigan 26 7 10 9 29:31 31
20 Burton 26 8 6 12 27:37 30
21 Northampton 26 8 5 13 23:32 29
22 Doncaster 26 7 6 13 28:44 27
23 Rotherham 26 6 7 13 25:39 25
24 Port Vale 25 4 6 15 19:37 18
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 14 11 1 2 31:16 34
2 Lincoln 14 10 3 1 28:14 33
3 Bolton 14 9 4 1 24:8 31
4 Bradford 13 9 2 2 21:12 29
5 Huddersfield 14 8 4 2 28:13 28
6 Luton 14 7 4 3 21:13 25
7 Reading 14 7 4 3 18:14 25
8 Wycombe 14 7 3 4 24:15 24
9 Stockport 14 7 3 4 20:18 24
10 Exeter 12 7 2 3 20:8 23
11 Leyton Orient 14 6 5 3 23:16 23
12 Blackpool 14 6 4 4 23:19 22
13 Stevenage 12 5 6 1 13:7 21
14 Mansfield 12 6 2 4 21:12 20
15 Peterborough 14 6 2 6 19:15 20
16 Barnsley 11 6 1 4 22:17 19
17 Wigan 12 5 3 4 12:9 18
18 Northampton 13 5 3 5 14:12 18
19 Rotherham 13 4 5 4 16:18 17
20 Plymouth 14 5 2 7 15:19 17
21 Burton 13 5 2 6 14:18 17
22 Doncaster 13 4 4 5 17:21 16
23 Wimbledon 12 4 3 5 10:9 15
24 Port Vale 12 2 3 7 11:16 9