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

Result
2:0
24/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 28
  • Referee: Wright P. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.770.51
Ball possession
54%46%
Total shots
2110
Shots on target
53
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
43
Passes
72% (247/345)68% (191/279)
Yellow cards
11
Expected goals (xG)
2.770.51
xG on target (xGOT)
1.930.40
Total shots
2110
Shots on target
53
Shots off target
34
Blocked shots
133
Shots inside the box
167
Shots outside the box
53
Hit the woodwork
21
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
43
Touches in opposition box
4025
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
12
Free kicks
1118
Passes
72% (247/345)68% (191/279)
Long passes
35% (22/62)32% (23/73)
Passes in final third
62% (79/128)52% (63/121)
Crosses
33% (4/12)10% (3/29)
Expected assists (xA)
0.980.51
Throw ins
1842
Fouls
1811
Tackles
84% (16/19)50% (4/8)
Duels won
6654
Clearances
5226
Interceptions
64
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
23
xGOT faced
0.401.93
Goals prevented
0.40-0.07

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 3', 1 - 0, Ashworth Z. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 48', Taylor T. 🟨,
  • 50', 2 - 0, Fletcher A. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 63', Hoskins S. , Eaves T. ,
  • 66', Obafemi M. 🟨,
  • 66', Obafemi M. , Bloxham T. ,
  • 75', Swyer K. , Jacobs M. ,
  • 75', Vale J. , List E. ,
  • 77', Randall J. , Evans L. ,
  • 81', Taylor T. , Dyche M. ,
  • 81', McCarthy C. , Willis J. ,
  • 83', Brown J. , Finnigan R. ,
  • 84', Fletcher A. , Ennis N. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Blackpool
47.8%
Draw
26.9%
Northampton Town
25.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
47.6% 27.9% 24.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

48.8% 27.2% 23.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Blackpool has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.2%)
  • Northampton Town has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Blackpool than the current prediction. (+1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Northampton Town than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
  • Blackpool - Northampton Town Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.96
    (1.96)
    3.48
    (3.34)
    3.68
    (3.81)
    6.8%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Blackpool - Northampton Town?
  • Users Predictions: Blackpool will win (10 of 12 users predict this - 83.33%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 62.24%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Blackpool will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 20 and 21 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Blackpool won 2.
    • Blackpool is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • In recent matches, Northampton has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Blackpool could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Blackpool: Coulson H. (Inactive) Horsfall F. (Inactive) Ihiekwe M. (Inactive) Taylor D. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Northampton: Forbes M. (Inactive) Fornah T. (Inactive) Shaw L. (Knee Injury) Wheatley E. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Northampton: McGeehan C. (Injury)
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Blackpool won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 12:7. (average 1.2:0.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Blackpool won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 6:2. (average 1.5:0.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Blackpool - Northampton Town were as follows:
    13.09.2025 Northampton Town - Blackpool 1:0
    22.03.2025 Northampton Town - Blackpool 0:2
    16.11.2024 Blackpool - Northampton Town 0:0
    12.03.2024 Northampton Town - Blackpool 0:1
    28.11.2023 Blackpool - Northampton Town 1:2
    Latest results of Blackpool
    17.01.2026 Barnsley - Blackpool 2:1
    10.01.2026 Ipswich Town - Blackpool 2:1
    04.01.2026 Blackpool - Bradford City 1:2
    01.01.2026 Port Vale - Blackpool 5:1
    Latest results of Northampton Town
    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