Northampton Town
- Northampton Town are in terrible form, losing their last 5 matches and leaking 11 goals across their most recent 3 games.
- Northampton have lost their last 2 at home and are in dire need of points to keep their survival chances alive.
- Barnsley FC are 56 points from 44 games and sit 15th in League One 2025/2026, while Northampton are 24th of 24 with 35 points from as many games.
- Jake Evans has scored 2 of Northampton’s last 4 goals and is the one shining light in an otherwise poor 5 game run.
Barnsley FC
- Barnsley have failed to win in their last 2 away matches.
- Barnsley FC have struggled away from home this year with 5 wins, 8 draws and 9 defeats but have scored 28 goals in 22 away fixtures this campaign.
Head-to-Head
Barnsley FC have won 2 , drawn 3 and lost 0 in their last 5 meetings in League One.
Key Players
David McGoldrick is Barnsley’s main attacking threat this year with 15 goals in 35 League One appearances, Adam Phillips has chipped in 2 goals from midfield in Barnsley’s last 5 and Tom Eaves is Northampton’s top scorer with 8 goals from 32 appearances.
Betting Insights
- The bookies make Barnsley the favourites at 2.1 for this clash, Northampton Town are 3.2 and the draw is 3.6.
- Both teams to score - Yes at 1.65 also catches my eye as a good alternative option in this game, both teams have been leaking goals and both scored in the reverse fixture, a 2-2 draw.
Prediction
- With Barnsley’s attacking flair and Northampton’s desperation to win this game, I think the Tykes can nick this one and will back them in the outright market.
- Northampton’s awful form and poor defensive record make them huge minnows here.
