Northampton Town and Barnsley face each other on Tuesday 04.28.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Northampton Town's home ground, the Sixfields Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Northampton Town Football Club Limited and Barnsley Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Northampton Town vs Barnsley
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Northampton Town preview
Northampton Town heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 44 matches, Northampton Town Football Club Limited secured 9 victories, 8 draws, and 27 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Cobblers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Northampton Town has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 53 goals, of which 37 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 0.84 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Tom Eaves, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Dean Campbell has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Northampton Town has conceded 70 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.59 per game) and 80 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.51 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Barnsley preview
Barnsley comes into the game with 44 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 14 victories, 14 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1.27 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 15 draws, and 21 losses.
Barnsley Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 81 goals during this period. Of that total, 66 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.
The Tykes's offensive system is led by David McGoldrick, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Reyes Cleary. The midfielder has contributed with 13 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 70 goals with an average of 1.59 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 96 goals in 54 matches, averaging 1.78 per match.
Head to head: Northampton Town vs Barnsley
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Northampton Town
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.29 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 0.84 | 1 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.29 | 1.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 52% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 24% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 33% | 48% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 38% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.19 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.3 | 1.91 |
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D W |
1 |
| Home | D L L D D |
0.6 |
| Away | L L D W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 41% | 23% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3.27 | 2.91 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.73 | 1.27 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.55 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 5% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 27% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 30% | 50% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.42 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.34 | 1.54 |
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