Northampton Town vs Reading
England - EFL League One
- 42%Ball Possession58%
- 14Total Shots10
- 5Shots on Target6
- 9Corners3
- 5Fouls12
- 2Yellow Cards3
Key Statistics
Avg. Goals
Average
2.50League 2.55
Over 2.5 Goals
Below average
44%League 49%
Both Teams Score
Above average
61%League 51%
Cards
Average
3.79League 3.84
Corners
Average
9.60League 9.85
Over / Under - Last 10 Games
0.5
1+ gol
OVER90%UNDER10%1.5
2+ gol
OVER85%UNDER15%2.5
3+ gol
OVER55%UNDER45%3.5
4+ gol
OVER35%UNDER65%
Team Performance
Northampton Town
Home
Reading
Away
Points & Results
- 1.07PPG1.37
- 30%Wins33%
- 33%First to Score52%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.891.37
- Conceded/game1.261.30
- xG1.111.34
- xGA1.491.30
Trends
- 41%Both Score67%
- 33%Clean Sheet22%
No Wins
Northampton Town hasn't Won in 7 Matches
Losses
Northampton Town has Lost its last 3 Matches
Matches Concending Goals
Northampton Town has Conceded in its last 3 Matches
No Losses
In the Head to Head, Reading hasn't Lost in 4 Matches
Over 2.5 Goals
Reading's Last 3 Matches had more than 2.5 Goals
Over 3.5 Goals
Reading's Last 3 Matches had more than 3.5 Goals
No Wins
Reading hasn't Won in 3 Matches
Matches Concending Goals
Reading has Conceded in its last 3 Matches
- 01/27/202619:45Rotherham UnitedNorthampton TownL2101/27/2026, 19:45EFL League OneRotherham United
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Northampton Town2 - 1L - 01/24/202615:00BlackpoolNorthampton TownL2001/24/2026, 15:00EFL League OneBlackpool
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Northampton Town2 - 0L - 01/17/202615:00Northampton TownWycombe WanderersL1201/17/2026, 15:00EFL League OneNorthampton Town
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Wycombe Wanderers1 - 2L - 01/04/202612:00Bolton WanderersNorthampton TownD0001/04/2026, 12:00EFL League OneBolton Wanderers
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Northampton Town0 - 0D - 01/01/202615:00Northampton TownStockport CountyD0001/01/2026, 15:00EFL League OneNorthampton Town
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Stockport County0 - 0D - 12/29/202519:45Huddersfield TownNorthampton TownL2012/29/2025, 19:45EFL League OneHuddersfield Town
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Northampton Town2 - 0L - 12/26/202515:00Burton AlbionNorthampton TownL5112/26/2025, 15:00EFL League OneBurton Albion
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Northampton Town5 - 1L
Northampton Town scored in 3/7 recent form matches and averaged 0.43 goals.
- 01/27/202620:00ReadingExeter CityD2201/27/2026, 20:00EFL League OneReading
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Exeter City2 - 2D - 01/24/202615:00ReadingBarnsleyD2201/24/2026, 15:00EFL League OneReading
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Barnsley2 - 2D - 01/17/202615:00Leyton OrientReadingL3101/17/2026, 15:00EFL League OneLeyton Orient
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Reading3 - 1L - 01/04/202615:00ReadingStockport CountyW1001/04/2026, 15:00EFL League OneReading
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Stockport County1 - 0W - 01/01/202615:00ReadingBurton AlbionW2001/01/2026, 15:00EFL League OneReading
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Burton Albion2 - 0W - 12/29/202519:45Peterborough UnitedReadingD1112/29/2025, 19:45EFL League OnePeterborough United
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Reading1 - 1D - 12/26/202515:00Plymouth ArgyleReadingW1412/26/2025, 15:00EFL League OnePlymouth Argyle
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Reading1 - 4W
Reading scored in 7/7 recent form matches and averaged 1.86 goals.
Reading is +54% better in terms of Scored/game
Northampton Town is +3% better in terms of Conceded/game
Reading is +21% better in terms of xG
Reading is +15% better in terms of xGA
Reading is +66% better in terms of First-Half Form
Reading is +11% better in terms of Offsides
Northampton Town is +11% better in terms of Corners
Reading is +52% better in terms of Cards
Reading is +44% better in terms of Shots on Target
Head-to-Head
- 10/21/202519:00ReadingNorthampton TownL1010/21/2025, 19:00EFL League OneReading
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Northampton Town1 - 0L - 04/12/202514:00Northampton TownReadingD0004/12/2025, 14:00EFL League OneNorthampton Town
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Reading0 - 0D - 12/26/202415:00ReadingNorthampton TownL4112/26/2024, 15:00EFL League OneReading
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Northampton Town4 - 1L - 03/29/202415:00ReadingNorthampton TownL1003/29/2024, 15:00EFL League OneReading
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Northampton Town1 - 0L - 10/03/202318:45Northampton TownReadingW3110/03/2023, 18:45EFL League OneNorthampton Town
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Reading3 - 1W
EFL League One 2025/26 Table
| # | Form | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 103 | |
| 2 | Cardiff City | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 91 | |
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 | |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 | |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 75 | |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 75 | |
| 7 | Luton Town | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 74 | |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 73 | |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 67 | |
| 10 | Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 65 | |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 63 | |
| 12 | Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 63 | |
| 13 | Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 60 | |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 60 | |
| 15 | Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 59 | |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 56 | |
| 17 | Burton Albion | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 54 | |
| 18 | Peterborough United | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 53 | |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 53 | |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 52 | |
| 21 | Exeter City | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 49 | |
| 22 | Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 42 | |
| 23 | Rotherham United | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | |
| 24 | Northampton Town | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 35 |
Northampton Town vs Reading: Pre-Match Statistics and Analysis - EFL League One 2025/2026
On this page, you can check all statistics for Northampton Town vs Reading, including goals, corners, averages, trends, standings, and much more. All statistical data available on APWin is free and updated in real time.
The match will be played on 31/01/2026 (saturday) at 02:00 PM. In addition to the latest statistics, you will find information on team standings, current form, tactical lineups, average cards, head-to-head history, and mathematical projections for this football match.
Relevant facts about Northampton Town vs Reading
Here is some information about Northampton Town vs Reading that could prove helpful in your analysis of the match:
And now here is a list of statistical probabilities for the upcoming Northampton Town vs Reading match in the EFL League One.
Stat Probabilities for Northampton Town vs Reading
Here are the percentage chances that certain statistical events will happen in Northampton Town vs Reading, according to our projection system.
BTTS: The statistics say the chances of both teams scoring in Northampton Town vs Reading is 61%.
Over 2.5 goals: The combination of stats for Northampton Town and Reading show that there is 44% chance of over 2.5 goals scored in this match.
Aside from all the different stats for this match, you can also check out our free predictions for this and other matches, which provide more important details.
Overall Performance of Northampton Town vs Reading
Let's now take a look at how Northampton Town and Reading have performed thus far in the EFL League One. Northampton Town has played 27 matches and has a record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses.
Meanwhile, Reading has 9 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses in 27 matches thus far.
So based on those numbers, Northampton Town has a win rate of 30%, while Reading has come out on top in 33% of their matches.
Northampton Town - Home performance
Northampton Town has played at home 13 times in the EFL League One, and has the following record in those matches:
Wins: 5
Draws: 3
Defeats: 5
That gives Northampton Town a 38% win rate at their home stadium. They have been held to draws 23% of the time, while losses make up 38% of their home matches.
Reading - Away performance
On the opposite side, Reading has played 12 away matches thus far, and these are their numbers as the visiting side:
Wins: 2
Draws: 5
Defeats: 5
In terms of percentages, Reading has won 17% of away matches. They have drawn with their hosts in 42% of those matches and have suffered defeat 42% of the time as visitors.
And if you're interested in finding out more home and away statistics for both sides, you can also get that information on this page.
Goal statistics for Northampton Town vs Reading
Goal statistics are a good way to see how both teams perform offensively and defensively. So here are the goals scored and conceded numbers of Northampton Town and Reading ahead of their upcoming matchup.
Goals scored
Northampton Town has scored a total of 24 goals so far in the EFL League One, while their opponent Reading has found the back of the net 37 times to date.
Based on average goals scored, Northampton Town has an average of 0.89 goals scored in this current campaign, and Reading has scored 1.37 on average.
These scoring statistics help give a deeper understanding of the two sides' attacking ability thus far in the competition. And if you'd like to see more detailed stats of the two teams, the APWin platform also provides goals scored at home and away, expected goals, and first to score stats.
Goals conceded
On the defensive side of the ball, Northampton Town has conceded 34 goals in 27 matches, which is an average of 1.26 goals conceded per match.
Meanwhile, visiting Reading has an average of 1.3 goals conceded per match after surrendering 35 goals in 27 matches.
And for additional information about the two teams' defences during the current campaign, check out the tables above, which provide clean sheet percentages and expected goals against stats.
Direct Matchups Between Northampton Town vs Reading
Northampton Town and Reading have played each other 6 times in recent years. In those matches, Northampton Town has 1 wins, Reading has 3 wins, and there have been 2 draws.
These recent head-to-head numbers should make clear who has had the upper hand in this matchup, or if the two sides have been more evenly matched. Moreover, it may help in predicting the outcome of the next Northampton Town vs Reading match.
Other trends from recent matchups
These statistics for the Northampton Town vs Reading match are just the tip of the iceberg, as you can find so much more data for all the upcoming matches. Check out the teams' average corners per game, expected goals stats, yellow and red cards, and plenty of other information to help football fans make more educated bets and predictions.
Here are some additional FAQs about Northampton Town vs Reading that you may find helpful.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton Town and Reading?
In their past 6 matches, Northampton Town has 1 wins, Reading has 3 wins, and there have been 2 draws.
Where to find Northampton Town vs Reading prediction?
You can find our predictions for Northampton Town vs Reading.
What was the last match between Northampton Town vs Reading?
The last match between the two sides was on 21/10/2025. The result of that match was Reading 1 vs 0 Northampton Town.
Where to find Northampton Town vs Reading stats?
You can find goal statistics for Northampton Town vs Reading above, not to mention a number of other different data about the two teams.
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