Northampton Town
- Kevin Nolan’s direct, aggressive style is starting to take shape at Northampton Town since his appointment in December 2024.
- The Cobblers are a physical team that like to press high and play set pieces to gain an advantage against their opponents.
- Northampton Town are 16th in League One 2025/2026 after 21 games.
- The Cobblers are unbeaten in their last three home League One 2025/2026 matches.
- The Cobblers have won five, drawn two and lost four of their 11 home matches in the campaign (W5, D2, L4) scoring 1.18 goals per game and conceding just 0.91 per game.
Stockport County
- Stockport County are 6th in League One 2025/2026 after 21 games.
- Stockport County have won each of their last three away games without dropping a single point in the league (W3, L2 in the previous 5).
- Meanwhile, Dave Challinor’s Stockport County have played a more patient, possession-based style of soccer since his arrival at Edgeley Park in November 2021.
- Northampton Town will have to be on their best behavior to stop Stockport’s wing-backs from running them ragged and causing them trouble from wide areas.
Head-to-Head
They haven’t lost here in the last two meetings between the sides, with a 1-1 draw at Northampton nine months ago in League One 2024/2025 the most recent meeting.
Key Players
- Kyle Wootton is Stockport County’s most dangerous attacker with eight goals in 21 League One 2025/2026 appearances.
- He is the best pick for an anytime goal in this one.
- Cameron McGeehan is Northampton Town’s most potent player, scoring four in 15 appearances from midfield this season.
- His energy and goal threat from deep is vital for the home side, particularly from set pieces.
Betting Insights
- Stockport are the 1.9 favorites for this game with Northampton Town at 3.79 and the draw at 3.35.
- The bet that tempts me for the clash is both teams to score, as the direct nature of the hosts could cause problems for Challinor’s possession-based team and the visitors can take advantage of their ability to pick off Northampton Town in transition.
Prediction
Stockport’s superior away form and better league position gives them the edge and they could nick this one.
