Walsall vs Northampton Town Football Stats

📍 EFL Trophy, England
🕒 Tuesday 7th October, 19:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Walsall sit 2nd in the table after 1 games, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per home match this season. Northampton Town are 1st, averaging 0.7 scored and 2.2 conceded on the road. The form figures are level — Walsall have won 10% of home games, Northampton Town 10% away. A tight, hard-to-call fixture.

Northampton Town have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 70% of their away fixtures (7/10). Walsall are lower at home (50%, 5/10), averaging 0.6 scored and 1.7 conceded.

Northampton Town regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (60%, 6/10). Walsall are lower at home (40%, 4/10) — they've conceded in 80% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Both teams see 9+ corners in the majority of their games — Walsall at 70% at home (7/10), Northampton Town at 80% away (8/10). Over 8.5 Corners is well supported by the data.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Walsall see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Northampton Town in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Walsall (2nd) and Northampton Town (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

EFL Trophy 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Luton Town 8 6 0 2 20:10 +10 18
2 Northampton Town A 7 6 0 1 15:6 +9 18
3 Doncaster Rovers 7 5 1 1 17:6 +11 16
4 Stockport County 8 4 2 2 16:12 +4 14
5 Huddersfield Town 6 4 1 1 15:5 +10 13
6 Port Vale 6 4 1 1 15:8 +7 13
7 Plymouth Argyle 6 4 0 2 14:8 +6 12
8 Harrogate Town 5 4 0 1 10:5 +5 12
9 Swindon Town 5 4 0 1 12:6 +6 12
10 Bolton Wanderers 5 4 0 1 13:3 +10 12
11 AFC Wimbledon 6 4 0 2 16:12 +4 12
12 Crewe Alexandra 4 3 1 0 13:3 +10 10
13 Colchester United 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
14 Salford City 4 3 0 1 11:10 +1 9
15 Rotherham United 5 3 0 2 14:10 +4 9
16 West Ham United U21 5 3 0 2 12:10 +2 9
17 Stevenage 4 3 0 1 13:6 +7 9
18 Lincoln City 4 3 0 1 8:2 +6 9
19 Leyton Orient 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
20 Fleetwood Town 5 2 2 1 13:8 +5 8
21 Bristol Rovers 5 2 2 1 11:10 +1 8
22 Tranmere Rovers 4 2 1 1 6:7 -1 7
23 Walsall H 5 2 1 2 7:7 0 7
24 Cambridge United 4 2 1 1 8:6 +2 7
25 Wycombe Wanderers 4 2 0 2 7:5 +2 6
26 Blackpool 4 2 0 2 10:7 +3 6
27 Exeter City 4 2 0 2 5:8 -3 6
28 Cardiff City 4 2 0 2 5:7 -2 6
29 Bradford City 4 2 0 2 8:8 0 6
30 Reading 3 2 0 1 6:4 +2 6
31 Peterborough United 4 2 0 2 7:7 0 6
32 Chesterfield 4 1 1 2 5:14 -9 4
33 Barnet 3 1 1 1 5:7 -2 4
34 Accrington Stanley 3 1 1 1 5:6 -1 4
35 Wolves U21 3 1 0 2 7:10 -3 3
36 Arsenal U21 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
37 Grimsby Town 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
38 Burton Albion 3 1 0 2 3:4 -1 3
39 Barrow 3 1 0 2 3:7 -4 3
40 Manchester City U21 3 1 0 2 7:8 -1 3
41 Barnsley 4 1 0 3 6:11 -5 3
42 Manchester United U21 3 1 0 2 4:8 -4 3
43 Shrewsbury Town 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
44 Gillingham 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
45 Crawley Town 3 1 0 2 6:6 0 3
46 Notts County 3 1 0 2 2:6 -4 3
47 Newport County 3 1 0 2 2:3 -1 3
48 Tottenham U21 3 0 2 1 8:12 -4 2
49 Cheltenham Town 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
50 Liverpool U21 3 0 1 2 2:6 -4 1
51 Nottingham Forest U21 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
52 Wigan Athletic 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
53 Brighton U21 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
54 Newcastle United U21 3 0 1 2 5:11 -6 1
55 Mansfield Town 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
56 Bromley 3 0 1 2 5:7 -2 1
57 Crystal Palace U21 3 0 1 2 6:11 -5 1
58 Chelsea U21 3 0 1 2 1:6 -5 1
59 Fulham U21 3 0 0 3 2:9 -7 0
60 Leeds United U21 3 0 0 3 3:11 -8 0
61 Everton U21 3 0 0 3 5:12 -7 0
62 Milton Keynes Dons 3 0 0 3 1:10 -9 0
63 Oldham Athletic 3 0 0 3 5:14 -9 0
64 Aston Villa U21 3 0 0 3 4:9 -5 0

Team Form

Walsall (10% home wins) and Northampton Town (10% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Northampton Town regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Walsall are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Northampton Town regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Walsall are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Walsall have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Northampton Town in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Goal Totals

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 6 (0.6 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 17 (1.7 avg) 22 (2.2 avg)

Match Corners

Both Walsall (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Northampton Town (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Walsall have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Northampton Town have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Walsall (Home Form) Northampton Town (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Walsall and Northampton Town. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

4th Feb, 2023
Northampton Town
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Walsall
4th Oct, 2022
Walsall
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Northampton Town
1st Mar, 2022
Northampton Town
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Walsall
5th Feb, 2022
Walsall
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Northampton Town
5th Oct, 2021
Northampton Town
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Walsall
15th Feb, 2020
Walsall
3 – 2 HT: 0-2
Northampton Town
3rd Aug, 2019
Northampton Town
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Walsall
28th Apr, 2018
Walsall
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Northampton Town
16th Dec, 2017
Northampton Town
2 – 1 HT: 2-1
Walsall
4th Feb, 2017
Walsall
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Northampton Town

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Walsall vs Northampton Town across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Walsall 3
Draw 3.29
Northampton Town 2.18

Half Time Result

Walsall 3.77
Draw 2.1
Northampton Town 2.83

Double Chance

Walsall or Draw 1.62
Walsall or Northampton Town 1.34
Draw or Northampton Town 1.3

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.81
No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.33
Over 2.5 2
Over 3.5 3.75
Under 1.5 3.25
Under 2.5 1.8
Under 3.5 1.25

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.37
Over 1.5 2.89

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.23
Over 9.5 1.5
Over 10.5 2.31
Over 11.5 2.44

Walsall Goals

Over 0.5 1.39
Over 1.5 2.8

Northampton Town Goals

Over 0.5 1.23
Over 1.5 2.14

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    100% combined
  • Tuggeranong United U23 vs Monaro Panthers U23 08:30 BST | Capital Territory NPL Youth League, Australia Tuggeranong United U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    91% combined
  • Tuggeranong United vs Monaro Panthers 10:30 BST | Capital Territory, Australia Tuggeranong United have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Sydney Olympic U20 vs SD Raiders U20 08:30 BST | New South Wales NPL Youth League, Australia Sydney Olympic U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · SD Raiders U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    85% combined

Walsall vs Northampton Town Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Walsall vs Northampton Town?

Over 8.5 Corners — Walsall see 9+ corners in 70% of home games, Northampton Town in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Walsall or Northampton Town?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — Walsall have won 10% of home games, Northampton Town 10% away in EFL Trophy. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

Will both teams score in the match between Walsall and Northampton Town?

Mixed — Walsall have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Northampton Town in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this EFL Trophy fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Walsall and Northampton Town?

Possibly — Northampton Town regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Walsall are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Walsall or Northampton Town?

Northampton Town have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 0% of away games compared to Walsall's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Walsall and Northampton Town?

Yes — both Walsall (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Northampton Town (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in EFL Trophy. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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