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

07/10/2025 at 14:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Bescot Stadium (Walsall).

EFL Trophy
Where to Watch on TV:


United-kingdom	Sky Sports+

Match Stats


Expected Goals (xG)
0.20	1.32
Ball Possession
38%	62%
Total shots
4	11
Shots on target
1	2
Big Chances
1	1
Corner Kicks
2	2
Passes
68% (201/297)	78% (377/483)
Yellow Cards
2	1
Expected Goals (xG)
0.20	1.32
xG on target (xGOT)
0.16	0.44
Total shots
4	11
Shots on target
1	2
Shots off target
3	4
Blocked Shots
0	5
Shots inside the Box
2	8
Shots outside the Box
2	3
Hit the Woodwork
1	0
Big Chances
1	1
Corner Kicks
2	2
Touches in opposition box
13	23
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
2	1
Free Kicks
9	14
Passes
68% (201/297)	78% (377/483)
Long passes
31% (23/75)	39% (31/79)
Passes in final third
51% (53/103)	63% (85/136)
Crosses
8% (1/13)	42% (8/19)
Expected assists (xA)
0.17	0.65
Throw-ins
21	36
Fouls
14	9
Tackles
79% (19/24)	69% (9/13)
Duels won
59	61
Clearances
32	19
Interceptions
12	5
Errors leading to shot
0	1
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper Saves
1	1
xGOT faced
0.44	0.16
Goals prevented
-0.56	0.16

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (0 - 0)
2nd Half (0 - 1)
46', Jellis J. ↓, Finnigan R. ↑,
46', McGeehan C. ↓, Fornah T. ↑,
46', Thorniley J. ↓, Guinness-Walker N. ↑,
46', Vale J. ↓, List E. ↑,
46', Campbell D. ↓, Taylor T. ↑,
46', Farquharson P. ↓, Straw S. ↑,
46', Comley B. ↓, Hollman J. ↑,
52', List E. ↓, Hoskins S. ↑,
53', McCarthy C. 🟨,
66', Matt J. ↓, McLloyd O. ↑,
66', Weir E. ↓, Maher R. ↑,
78', Hornby S. 🟨,
82', Maher R. 🟨,
88', 0 - 1, Swyer K. ⚽, Taylor T. (A),

Chances of winning

Walsall
34.8%

Draw
29.7%

Northampton Town
35.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

42.7%

27.1%

30.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.6%

25.4%

28.3%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Walsall has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.9%)

Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Walsall's form might have worsened.

Northampton Town has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Northampton Town's recent form is better than expected.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Walsall than the current prediction. (+10.8%)

Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Walsall, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Northampton Town than the current prediction. (-7.2%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Northampton Town, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.

Walsall - Northampton Town Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.66 ↑ (2.16)	3.14 ↓ (3.41)	2.65 ↓ (3.05)	7.2% (8.4%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.25

What is the prediction for Walsall - Northampton Town?

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).

Users Predictions: Walsall will win (7 of 8 users predict this - 87.5%).
Confidence interval (95%): 64.58% – 100%.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.

Preview Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Walsall won 2.
Walsall has shown excellent form with a series of wins in recent matches (last 5 games: 4 wins).
Northampton is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
Northampton may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Walsall will hold a modest advantage in this match.
In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Walsall won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 12:10. (average 1.1:0.9).
Including home matches between the teams, Walsall won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:4. (average 1.4:0.8).

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

Walsall has won 1 of their last 2 head-to-head matches.

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

Northampton Town has won 0 of their last 2 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Walsall - Northampton Town were as follows:

04.02.2023 Northampton Town - Walsall 0:0

04.10.2022 Walsall - Northampton Town 1:0

Latest results of Walsall

04.10.2025 Walsall - Bristol Rovers 2:1 ✺

27.09.2025 Accrington Stanley - Walsall 1:3 ✺

20.09.2025 Walsall - Tranmere Rovers 4:2 ✺

13.09.2025 Fleetwood Town - Walsall 1:1 ✺

06.09.2025 Walsall - Chesterfield 1:0 ✺

Latest results of Northampton Town

04.10.2025 Port Vale - Northampton Town 0:0 ✺

27.09.2025 Northampton Town - Bolton Wanderers 2:0 ✺

23.09.2025 Northampton Town - Chelsea U21 3:0 ✺

20.09.2025 Wycombe Wanderers - Northampton Town 2:0 ✺

13.09.2025 Northampton Town - Blackpool 1:0 ✺

English EFL Trophy Table

2025/26

Group 1

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Salford	2	2	0	0	0	5:1	6
2	Stockport County	2	1	0	0	1	6:6	3
3	Wolves U21	2	1	0	0	1	5:6	3
4	Wigan	2	0	0	0	2	1:4	0

Group 2

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Blackpool	2	2	0	0	0	7:1	6
2	Tranmere	2	1	1	0	0	4:3	5
3	Nottingham U21	2	0	0	1	1	3:4	1
4	Barrow	2	0	0	0	2	1:7	0

Group 3

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Bradford City	2	2	0	0	0	7:2	6
2	Doncaster	2	2	0	0	0	5:1	6
3	Grimsby	2	0	0	0	2	1:5	0
4	Everton U21	2	0	0	0	2	2:7	0

Group 4

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Lincoln	2	2	0	0	0	6:0	6
2	Barnsley	2	1	0	0	1	6:4	3
3	Notts Co	2	1	0	0	1	2:4	3
4	Manchester Utd U21	2	0	0	0	2	2:8	0

Group 5

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Bolton	2	2	0	0	0	4:0	6
2	Manchester City U21	2	1	0	0	1	5:4	3
3	Rotherham	2	1	0	0	1	3:3	3
4	Oldham	2	0	0	0	2	3:8	0

Group 6

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Harrogate	2	2	0	0	0	2:0	6
2	Huddersfield	2	1	0	0	1	6:3	3
3	Newcastle Utd U21	2	0	1	0	1	4:8	2
4	Mansfield	2	0	0	1	1	2:3	1

Group 7

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Port Vale	2	2	0	0	0	6:1	6
2	Fleetwood	2	1	1	0	0	6:2	5
3	Accrington	2	0	0	1	1	2:4	1
4	Leeds U21	2	0	0	0	2	1:8	0

Group 8

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Crewe	2	2	0	0	0	9:1	6
2	Burton	2	1	0	0	1	2:1	3
3	Chesterfield	2	1	0	0	1	2:7	3
4	Liverpool U21	2	0	0	0	2	0:4	0

Group 9

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Arsenal U21	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3
2	Newport	2	1	0	0	1	2:2	3
3	Cardiff	2	1	0	0	1	1:1	3
4	Exeter	1	0	0	0	1	0:1	0

Group 10

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Plymouth	2	2	0	0	0	8:2	6
2	Bristol Rovers	2	1	1	0	0	5:4	5
3	Tottenham U21	2	0	0	1	1	6:10	1
4	Cheltenham	2	0	0	0	2	0:3	0

Group 11

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Northampton	2	2	0	0	0	4:0	6
2	Walsall	2	1	0	0	1	3:2	3
3	Shrewsbury	2	1	0	0	1	4:4	3
4	Chelsea U21	2	0	0	0	2	1:6	0

Group 12

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Reading	3	2	0	0	1	6:4	6
2	West Ham U21	2	1	0	0	1	6:4	3
3	Swindon	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
4	MK Dons	2	0	0	0	2	1:6	0

Group 13

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Stevenage	3	3	0	0	0	12:4	9
2	AFC Wimbledon	2	1	0	0	1	4:6	3
3	Bromley	2	0	1	0	1	4:5	2
4	Crystal Palace U21	3	0	0	1	2	6:11	1

Group 14

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Leyton Orient	2	2	0	0	0	5:2	6
2	Crawley	2	1	0	0	1	5:4	3
3	Peterborough	2	1	0	0	1	5:5	3
4	Aston Villa U21	2	0	0	0	2	4:8	0

Group 15

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Colchester	2	2	0	0	0	4:2	6
2	Gillingham	2	1	0	0	1	5:3	3
3	Wycombe	2	1	0	0	1	4:3	3
4	Fulham U21	2	0	0	0	2	2:7	0

Group 16

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnet	3	1	1	0	1	5:7	5
2	Luton	2	1	0	0	1	5:4	3
3	Cambridge Utd	2	1	0	0	1	5:4	3
4	Brighton U21	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1