Northampton vs York – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 38% as Northampton take on York.
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Match Analysis
Northampton host York at Sixfields Stadium in League Two, Regular Season - 41. Kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday 13 April 2027 at 18:45 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Northampton have gone 1W 3D 6L from 10 outings — a 0.60 PPG return. Last five: D D W L L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Northampton have played only a handful of League Two games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Northampton's form when playing at home: 1W 3D 6L across 10 games at Sixfields Stadium this term (0.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
York — All Games: 3W 2D 2L from 7 League Two fixtures this season — 1.57 PPG. Last five: W L D W L. They are scoring at 1.86 per game and conceding 1.43. 1 clean sheet from 7 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 71% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. York have played only a handful of League Two games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
York away from home this season: 0W 2D 2L from 4 away games — 0.50 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 75% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.50 is notably below their overall 1.57 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour York — 0.97 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.57 vs 0.60). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
In-Play Profile
Northampton in-play tendencies (7 games, 4 at home): they score before half-time in 25% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 25% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 0% of games (home games); they fail to score in 57% of games.
York in-play tendencies (7 games, 4 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Northampton 29% versus York 71%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Northampton 0% | York 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Northampton 0.96 xG and York 0.79 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Northampton attack 0.583 / defence 0.945 | York attack 0.833 / defence 1.166. League average goals — home 1.419 / away 1.008. Northampton's attack strength of 0.583 is below the league average — the 0.96 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 7 Northampton games / 7 York games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Northampton 36% | Draw 38% | York 26%. Fair-value odds: Northampton 2.78 | Draw 2.63 | York 3.85. The draw (38%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 26% | BTTS probability 36% | Total xG 1.76. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 74% probability — total xG of 1.76 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 36% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 38% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 36% and away win at 26% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
Poisson projects 1.76 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 26% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 36%. This conflicts with form data: Northampton 50% | York 75% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Northampton vs York | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 41 | Venue: Sixfields Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 13 Apr 2027, 18:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Northampton 36% | Draw 38% | York 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 26% | BTTS 36% | xG Northampton 0.96 / York 0.79 • Poisson strength factors: Northampton attack 0.583 / def 0.945 | York attack 0.833 / def 1.166 | league avg home 1.419 / away 1.008 • Poisson stance: Draw (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.96
Northampton xG
Expected Goals
0.79
York xG
36%
BTTS
55%
Over 1.5
26%
Over 2.5
10%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Northampton vs York kick off?
Northampton vs York is scheduled to kick off at 18:45 on Tuesday 13 April 2027 at Sixfields Stadium.
Where is Northampton vs York being played?
The match is being played at Sixfields Stadium.
What competition is Northampton vs York part of?
Northampton vs York is a Regular Season - 41 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Northampton vs York?
Our statistical model gives Northampton a 36% chance of winning, York a 26% chance, and a 38% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Northampton vs York?
Our model estimates a 36% probability that both Northampton and York will score (BTTS).
Will Northampton vs York have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 26%.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and York?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Northampton and York in?
Northampton (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-D-W-L-L. York (all comps): 3W-2D-2L in 7 | 1.57 PPG | GF 1.86 / GA 1.43 | L5 W-L-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Northampton's attacking strength (0.58x league average) is weighed against York's defensive record (1.17x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.96. The same calculation in reverse, York's attack versus Northampton's defence, projects 0.79 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 7/7 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 19.0%. Close behind: 1-0 (14.9%), 1-1 (14.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 49% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
36%
2.81
38%
2.62
26%
3.82
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
17.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
16.6%
Home win
0 – 1
13.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.96
Northampton xG
Total xG
1.76
0.79
York xG
2.81
36%
Home win
2.62
38%
Draw
3.82
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
52%
Over 1.5
1.92
48%
Under 1.5
2.08
26%
Over 2.5
3.85
74%
Under 2.5
1.35
10%
Over 3.5
10.00
90%
Under 3.5
1.11
3%
Over 4.5
33.33
97%
Under 4.5
1.03
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
36%
BTTS Yes
2.75
64%
BTTS No
1.57
Clean Sheet
45%
2.21
38%
2.62
Win to Nil
16%
6.21
10%
10.02
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 17.3 | 13.7 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 16.6 | 13.2 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 8.0 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Northampton vs York?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 19.0%.
How many goals are Northampton and York expected to score?
The model projects 0.96 expected goals for Northampton and 0.79 for York, a combined total of 1.76.
How confident is the prediction model for Northampton vs York?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Northampton come into this having played 7 games, going 1W 3D 3L for 0.86 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-W-L-L. It's still early in the season for Northampton, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, York sit at 1.57 PPG from 7 outings (3W 2D 2L), a run that reads W-L-D-W-L across their last five. It's still early in the season for York, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
York carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.71 PPG clear of Northampton — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Northampton's home form reads 1W 2D 1L across 4 games on their own ground, a 1.25 PPG return.
Away from home, York have taken 0.50 points per game from 4 outings (0W 2D 2L). That's a step down from their 1.57 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of York's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Northampton come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Northampton are averaging 0.43 goals scored and 0.86 conceded per game recently; York are on 1.86 scored and 1.43 conceded. York's attacking output running into Northampton's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Northampton have seen both teams score in 29% of their recent games; York in 71%.
Last 7 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Northampton
Early Season
York
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Northampton and York in coming into this match?
Northampton have gone 1W 3D 3L in their last 7 games (0.86 PPG), while York have gone 3W 2D 2L in their last 7 (1.57 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Northampton at home or York away?
Northampton's home record (1.25 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Northampton at home: 1.25 PPG; York away: 0.50 PPG.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Northampton tend to start slowly — only 25% of their games have a goal by half-time. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
York are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Northampton 25%, York 75% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 0% for Northampton and 25% for York.
On the defensive side: Northampton keep a clean sheet in 50% of their matches; Northampton have failed to score in 50% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Northampton home games / York away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Northampton play York?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 25% of Northampton's recent matches and 75% of York's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Northampton vs York usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 0% of Northampton's recent games and 25% of York's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Northampton and York tend to score early?
Northampton have had a goal before half-time in 25% of their recent matches, York in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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