Northampton Town and Peterborough United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday, 28/02/2026, at 12:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for The Cobblers vs The Posh, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Northampton Town vs Peterborough United

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Peterborough United win or draw

Peterborough United has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Northampton Town, our betting tip is Peterborough United win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Peterborough United emerged victorious against Northampton Town given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Northampton Town and Peterborough United, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

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Northampton Town comes into the match having played 34 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 18 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 20 losses.

Northampton Town's attack has scored 45 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.

The offence system of Northampton Town is led by Tom Eaves as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Campbell, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.35 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.

The Posh preview

On the other hand, Peterborough United comes into the match having played 34 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 3 draws, and 17 losses, with an average of 1.32 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 3 draws, and 21 losses.

Peterborough United's attack has scored 58 goals during this period. Out of this total, 49 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.

The offence system of Peterborough United is led by Harry Leonard as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Harry Leonard, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 48 goals with an average of 1.41 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.41.

Head to head: Northampton Town vs Peterborough United

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Northampton Town

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L D W

0.8

Home L L W L L

0.6

Away L D W D L

1

Away Team

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Peterborough United

England - EFL League One

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L W W

1.4

Home D W L L W

1.4

Away L L W L W

1.2

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Published on 28 February 2026, at 08:48 Last updated on 22 April 2026, at 20:01
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