Northampton Town vs Barnsley – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
28/04/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 40
  • Referee: O'Connor J. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.730.48
Ball possession
43%57%
Total shots
1410
Shots on target
23
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
52
Passes
63% (197/313)74% (322/433)
Yellow cards
11
Expected goals (xG)
0.730.48
xG on target (xGOT)
0.980.44
Total shots
1410
Shots on target
23
Shots off target
95
Blocked shots
32
Shots inside the box
96
Shots outside the box
54
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
52
Touches in opposition box
2514
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
13
Free kicks
413
Passes
63% (197/313)74% (322/433)
Long passes
21% (15/71)35% (28/81)
Passes in final third
48% (49/103)63% (88/140)
Crosses
25% (5/20)35% (6/17)
Expected assists (xA)
0.490.41
Throw ins
2446
Fouls
134
Tackles
60% (9/15)64% (9/14)
Duels won
4145
Clearances
2934
Interceptions
1111
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.440.98
Goals prevented
-0.560.98

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 37', 0 - 1, Cleary R. , Kelly P. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Bradshaw T. , Phillips A. ,
  • 55', O'Keeffe C. 🟨,
  • 72', Guthrie J. , List E. ,
  • 72', Cleary R. , Banks S. ,
  • 73', Kelly P. , Farrell L. ,
  • 80', Campbell D. , Eaves T. ,
  • 84', O'Keeffe C. , Nwakali K. ,
  • 87', List E. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Northampton Town
30.1%
Draw
24.5%
Barnsley
45.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
33% 26% 41%

Our Initial ML Estimation

34.2% 25.1% 39.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Northampton Town has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.9%)
  • Barnsley has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Northampton Town than the current prediction. (+4.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Barnsley than the current prediction. (-5.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Barnsley, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Northampton Town - Barnsley Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.1
    (2.82)
    3.8
    (3.58)
    2.06
    (2.27)
    7%
    (7.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.00
    What is the prediction for Northampton Town - Barnsley?
  • Users Predictions: 18 users predict this event. Northampton will win (votes: 2 - 11.1%). Barnsley will win (votes: 10 - 55.6%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 33.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Barnsley: 32.6%78.6%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DC - Northampton (1.60) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Northampton (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 15).
    • Northampton is Relegated to League Two
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 0.
    • Northampton has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • In recent matches, Barnsley has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Barnsley may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Barnsley has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:10. (average 1.5:1.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Northampton won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:4. (average 1:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Northampton Town - Barnsley were as follows:
    03.02.2026 Barnsley - Northampton Town 2:2
    25.02.2025 Northampton Town - Barnsley 1:2
    24.08.2024 Barnsley - Northampton Town 2:2
    27.04.2024 Barnsley - Northampton Town 1:1
    23.09.2023 Northampton Town - Barnsley 1:2
    Latest results of Northampton Town
    Latest results of Barnsley
    25.04.2026 Luton Town - Barnsley 2:1
    18.04.2026 Barnsley - Bradford City 2:2
    14.04.2026 Port Vale - Barnsley 0:0
    English League One Table
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two