Northampton 0-0 Stockport County – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Stockport County at 39% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Northampton vs Stockport County encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League One clash, Regular Season - 24 as Northampton welcome Stockport County to Sixfields Stadium. Kick-off is set for Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Northampton stand at 3W 1D 6L from 10 League One matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: D L W L L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Northampton, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Northampton at Sixfields Stadium this season: 5W 1D 4L from 10 home games — 1.60 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.00 — Northampton are significantly better at Sixfields Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Stockport County — All Games: 5W 1D 4L from 10 League One fixtures this season — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W L W L W. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.50. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Stockport County, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Stockport County have gone 6W 2D 2L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Stockport County are 0.60 PPG ahead (1.60 vs 1.00), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Northampton, 1 for Stockport County and 2 shared spoils from 4 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 4 Mar 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Northampton in-play tendencies (68 games, 33 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 68% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (home games); they fail to score in 35% of games.
Stockport County in-play tendencies (68 games, 33 at away): they score before half-time in 85% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Northampton 50% versus Stockport County 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Northampton 46% | Stockport County 47%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Northampton 1.24 xG and Stockport County 1.35 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 0.964 / defence 1.004 | Stockport County attack 1.181 / defence 0.959. League average goals — home 1.339 / away 1.137. Data: 68 Northampton games / 68 Stockport County games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Northampton 34% | Draw 26% | Stockport County 39%. Fair-value odds: Northampton 2.94 | Draw 3.85 | Stockport County 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.59. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.59 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Stockport County as the most likely outcome at 39% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Stockport County offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.59 combined xG gives a 48% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Northampton 50% | Stockport County 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Northampton vs Stockport County | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Sixfields Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 1 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Northampton 34% | Draw 26% | Stockport County 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 53% | xG Northampton 1.24 / Stockport County 1.35 • Poisson strength factors: Northampton attack 0.964 / def 1.004 | Stockport County attack 1.181 / def 0.959 | league avg home 1.339 / away 1.137 • Poisson stance: Stockport County (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Northampton xG
Expected Goals
1.35
Stockport County xG
53%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
26%
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 Stockport County kick off?
Northampton vs Stockport County kicked off at 15:00 on Thursday 1 January 2026 at Sixfields Stadium.
What was the final score in Northampton vs Stockport County?
Northampton 0 - 0 Stockport County.
Where is Northampton vs Stockport County being played?
The match is being played at Sixfields Stadium.
What competition is Northampton vs Stockport County part of?
Northampton vs Stockport County is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Northampton vs Stockport County?
Our statistical model gives Northampton a 34% chance of winning, Stockport County a 39% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Stockport County the favourite.
Will both teams score in Northampton vs Stockport County?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Northampton and Stockport County will score (BTTS).
Will Northampton vs Stockport County have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Stockport County?
Record (4 meetings): Northampton 1W | Draws 2 | Stockport County 1W.
What form are Northampton and Stockport County in?
Northampton (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-W-L-L. Stockport County (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.50 | L5 W-L-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Northampton's attack rating (0.96) and Stockport County's defence rating (0.96), the model arrives at 1.24 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Stockport County's attack versus Northampton's defence, projects 1.35 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 68/68 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.1%), 0-1 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Stockport County Win
34%
2.92
26%
3.79
39%
2.54
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.1%
Away win
1 – 0
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Northampton xG
Total xG
2.59
1.35
Stockport County xG
2.92
34%
Home win
3.79
26%
Draw
2.54
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.90
47%
BTTS No
2.11
Clean Sheet
26%
3.86
29%
3.45
Win to Nil
9%
11.28
11%
8.76
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.5 | 10.1 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.3 | 12.6 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 Stockport County?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.
How many goals are Northampton and Stockport County expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Northampton and 1.35 for Stockport County, a combined total of 2.59.
How confident is the prediction model for Northampton vs Stockport County?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 68 outings, Northampton have picked up 1.15 PPG on a 20W 18D 30L record — D-L-W-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for Northampton is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Stockport County's form line: 34W 19D 15L from 68 games, 1.78 PPG, last five W-L-W-L-W. The sample for Stockport County is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Stockport County are the form team by 0.63 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Northampton.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Northampton have posted 1.27 PPG from 33 outings (11W 9D 13L).
On the road, Stockport County have gone 14W 11D 8L from 33 away games — 1.61 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Northampton are averaging 1.03 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; Stockport County are on 1.51 scored and 1.09 conceded.
Last 68 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Northampton
Blended
Stockport County
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Northampton and Stockport County in coming into this match?
Northampton have gone 20W 18D 30L in their last 68 games (1.15 PPG), while Stockport County have gone 34W 19D 15L in their last 68 (1.78 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Northampton at home or Stockport County away?
Stockport County's away record (1.61 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Northampton at home: 1.27 PPG; Stockport County away: 1.61 PPG.
Have Northampton or Stockport County been keeping clean sheets recently?
Northampton have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Stockport County in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Northampton and Stockport County runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2022. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League Two, League One all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 17 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Northampton's record when hosting Stockport County specifically: 1W 2D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Northampton
3
Draws
2
Stockport County
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Stockport County?
From 6 meetings on record, Northampton have won 1, Stockport County have won 2, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Northampton and Stockport County last play each other?
They last met on 17 March 2026, when Stockport County 2-1 Northampton.
Who has won more matches between Northampton and Stockport County?
Stockport County have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Northampton are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
Stockport County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 85% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Northampton 46%, Stockport County 58% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 39% (Northampton) and 39% (Stockport County).
On the defensive side: Northampton keep a clean sheet in 30% of their matches; Northampton have failed to score in 39% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Northampton home games / Stockport County away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Northampton play Stockport County?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Northampton's recent matches and 58% of Stockport County's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Northampton vs Stockport County usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 39% of Northampton's recent games and 39% of Stockport County's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Northampton and Stockport County tend to score early?
Northampton have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Stockport County in 85% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Northampton's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Northampton and Stockport County finished level at 0-0 at Sixfields Stadium, Regular Season - 24, in the League One. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Northampton 1.24 xG and Stockport County 1.35 xG, a combined 2.59. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Northampton fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Stockport County landed 1.4 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Northampton attack 0.96 / defence 1.00 against Stockport County attack 1.18 / defence 0.96, drawn from 68/68 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Northampton 34% | Draw 26% | Stockport County 39%, with Stockport County to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 73% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Northampton 46%, Stockport County 47%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Northampton's trading profile (68 games, 33 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 35% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Stockport County's trading profile (68 games, 33 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Stockport County arrived the stronger side — 1.78 PPG against 1.15. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Northampton (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.06 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.21 average — tighter than their form line. Stockport County (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.39 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.06 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.