Stockport County vs Northampton Town | Prediction | EFL League One | 17/03

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17 Mar 2026 15:45

Stockport County and Northampton Town face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Edgeley Park (Edgeley Park) on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Stockport County Football Club Limited vs Northampton Town Football Club Limited, 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 Stockport County vs Northampton Town

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Stockport County Win

Market: Stockport County Win ยท @ 1.51

1.51

Last updated: 30-04-2026

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Our prediction is: Stockport County to win

Stockport County vs Northampton Town has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Stockport County to win on the 1X2 market.

Stockport County will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Stockport County vs Northampton Town to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

The Hatters preview

Stockport County comes into the match having played 35 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.6 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses.

Stockport County's attack has scored 69 goals during this period. Out of this total, 48 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.37 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offence system of Stockport County is led by Kyle Wootton as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 18 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jack Diamond, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.26.

The Cobblers preview

On the other hand, Northampton Town comes into the match having played 37 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses, with an average of 0.95 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 8 draws, and 23 losses.

Northampton Town's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 0.84 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.02.

The offence system of Northampton Town is led by Tom Eaves as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 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 50 goals with an average of 1.35 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 60 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.

Head to head: Stockport County vs Northampton Town

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

Stockport County

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Northampton Town

Away

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Points & Results

  • 1.60
    PPG
    0.95
  • 46%
    Wins
    24%
  • 51%
    First to Score
    32%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.37
    Scored/game
    0.84
  • 1.31
    Conceded/game
    1.35
  • 1.45
    xG
    1.12
  • 1.26
    xGA
    1.51

Trends

  • 60%
    Both Score
    41%
  • 26%
    Clean Sheet
    27%
  • 20%
    Failed to Score
    46%

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Published: 17 Mar 2026
Updated: 25 Oct 2026