Northampton vs Peterborough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Peterborough

Northampton square off against Peterborough at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 28 February.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Northampton +0.25 at -143 against Peterborough. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

Northampton Town were defeated last time out, making it three losses on the bounce. Sixfields Stadium saw them turned over 1-0 at home to Port Vale.

Peterborough United drew 3-3 in their previous game. This was at home against Exeter City at Weston Homes Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 for home side Peterborough when they last faced Northampton, with the encounter taking place at Weston Homes Stadium. There have been four Peterborough victories and three Northampton wins in the previous 7 matches involving the sides.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Peterborough	34	14	3	17	49	48	1	49:48	45
22	Northampton	34	9	7	18	30	46	-16	30:46	34

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Northampton vs Peterborough Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Northampton vs Peterborough betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Back Northampton with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -143 for this League One encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

The League One experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Northampton vs Peterborough league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Northampton in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Peterborough in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Peterborough in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Peterborough in 6 of their last 10 games.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton 1 - 0 Peterborough

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Northampton to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +700 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tom Eaves to Score +285

Tom Eaves (Northampton) has netted two goals in his past five League One games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +285 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Tom Eaves Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+285

First

+600

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Northampton vs Peterborough 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.

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Peterborough United are +140 to come out on top, while Northampton Town are +170. The draw is available at +250 if you expect the clash to finish level.

Peterborough can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -133. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Northampton are -104.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+250

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+132

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-400

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-104

2

-133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-143

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+128

Cameron McGeehan is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +450 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +180.

Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Kyrell Lisbie (Peterborough)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Harry Leonard (Peterborough)

First

+190

Anytime

+450

Sam Hoskins (Northampton)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Tom Eaves (Northampton)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Elliott List (Northampton)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Conor McCarthy (Northampton)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Terry Taylor (Northampton)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Liam Shaw (Northampton)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Cian Hayes (Peterborough)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Nesta Guinness-Walker (Northampton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Sam Hughes (Peterborough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Rio Adebisi (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Tom Lees (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Archie Collins (Peterborough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jordan Willis (Northampton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Peter Kioso (Peterborough)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jon Guthrie (Northampton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Northampton have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Peterborough have secured five wins and five defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

In the last meeting at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton defeated Peterborough by a 2-1 scoreline. In the previous 3 H2H games at Sixfields Stadium, we have seen two Northampton victories and one Peterborough win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Northampton Home Stats		3-2-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	7	3
Peterborough Away Stats		5-0-5	2.70	1.30	1.40	5	5	5	5

• 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 Peterborough Lineups & Team News

The latest Northampton vs Peterborough team news could impact your bets — review it first. Expect the predicted and confirmed League One lineups along with timely injury updates.

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