Northampton vs Bolton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

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.

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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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
4	Bolton	15	7	5	3	23	15	8	23:15	26
15	Northampton	15	6	2	7	12	14	-2	12:14	20

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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 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.

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 1 - 1 Bolton

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mason Burstow to Score +235

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.

Latest Mason Burstow Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+235

First

+450

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Northampton vs Bolton Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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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Full-Time Result

1

+335

X

+260

2

-135

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+117

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

-108

12

-417

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-127

2 Hcp -0.75

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-120

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.

John McAtee (Bolton)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

Sam Dalby (Bolton)

First

+188

Anytime

+450

Mason Burstow (Bolton)

First

+235

Anytime

+450

Victor Adeboyejo (Bolton)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Marcus Forss (Bolton)

First

+255

Anytime

+550

Thierry Gale (Bolton)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Tom Eaves (Northampton)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Bolton)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Aaron Morley (Bolton)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Xavier Simons (Bolton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Jordi Osei-Tutu (Bolton)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Sam Hoskins (Northampton)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Elliott List (Northampton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Terry Taylor (Northampton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Josh Sheehan (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

William Forrester (Bolton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Liam Shaw (Northampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Kyle Dempsey (Bolton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Eoin Toal (Bolton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Conor McCarthy (Northampton)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Nesta Guinness-Walker (Northampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Richard Taylor (Bolton)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

George Johnston (Bolton)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

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 Home Stats		3-3-4	1.60	0.80	0.80	1	9	2	8
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

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.

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