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

24/01/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

Bloomfield Road (Blackpool).

League One - Round 28
Referee: Wright P. (Eng)

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
2.77	0.51
Ball possession
54%	46%
Total shots
21	10
Shots on target
5	3
Big chances
1	0
Corner kicks
4	3
Passes
72% (247/345)	68% (191/279)
Yellow cards
1	1
Expected goals (xG)
2.77	0.51
xG on target (xGOT)
1.93	0.40
Total shots
21	10
Shots on target
5	3
Shots off target
3	4
Blocked shots
13	3
Shots inside the box
16	7
Shots outside the box
5	3
Hit the woodwork
2	1
Big chances
1	0
Corner kicks
4	3
Touches in opposition box
40	25
Accurate through passes
1	0
Offsides
1	2
Free kicks
11	18
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)
0.98	0.51
Throw ins
18	42
Fouls
18	11
Tackles
84% (16/19)	50% (4/8)
Duels won
66	54
Clearances
52	26
Interceptions
6	4
Errors leading to shot
1	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper saves
2	3
xGOT faced
0.40	1.93
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).

How many head-to-head matches has Blackpool won against Northampton Town?

Blackpool has won 2 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Northampton Town won against Blackpool?

Northampton Town has won 2 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.

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 ✺

29.12.2025 Blackpool - Rotherham United 4:0 ✺

Latest results of Northampton Town

17.01.2026 Northampton Town - Wycombe Wanderers 1:2 ✺

14.01.2026 Northampton Town - Walsall 4:2 ✺

04.01.2026 Bolton Wanderers - Northampton Town 0:0 ✺

01.01.2026 Northampton Town - Stockport County 0:0 ✺

29.12.2025 Huddersfield Town - Northampton Town 2:0 ✺

English League One Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Lincoln ✔	42	28	9	5	79:36	43	93
2	Cardiff	41	24	9	8	76:42	34	81
3	Bradford City	42	21	8	13	52:46	6	71
4	Bolton	42	18	16	8	59:44	15	70
5	Stockport County	40	19	10	11	59:50	9	67
6	Stevenage	41	19	10	12	43:38	5	67
7	Plymouth	42	19	6	17	66:58	8	63
8	Huddersfield	42	17	11	14	65:56	9	62
9	Reading	43	16	14	13	62:55	7	62
10	Luton	41	17	10	14	57:50	7	61
11	Wycombe	43	16	12	15	63:51	12	60
12	Barnsley	40	14	12	14	63:65	-2	54
13	Mansfield	40	13	14	13	50:43	7	53
14	Doncaster	42	15	8	19	43:64	-21	53
15	Wigan	42	13	13	16	46:56	-10	52
16	Peterborough	41	15	6	20	60:58	2	51
17	Burton	43	13	12	18	46:56	-10	51
18	Blackpool	43	14	9	20	51:65	-14	51
19	Leyton Orient	42	14	8	20	57:66	-9	50
20	AFC Wimbledon	42	14	8	20	49:63	-14	50
21	Exeter	43	12	11	20	47:55	-8	47
22	Rotherham	41	9	10	22	36:62	-26	37
23	Northampton	41	9	8	24	34:60	-26	35
24	Port Vale	39	8	10	21	30:54	-24	34

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

Clinched Spots for Teams

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