Northampton vs Stevenage: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Northampton prepare to host Stevenage on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Yates, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Northampton, currently 23rd in the standings with 30 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 18 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Stevenage, sitting 8th with 42 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Northampton and Stevenage have favored Stevenage, with Stevenage claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Barnsley, Northampton recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Fitzsimons, Forbes, Dyche, Willis, Guinness-Walker, Campbell, Taylor, Wormleighton, Hoskins, Vale, McGeehan. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Stevenage's last outing came against Barnsley, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Marschall, Freestone, Piergianni , Sweeney, Earley, Kemp, Phillips, Pattenden, White, Roberts, Reid. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Northampton are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Northampton and Stevenage are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Northampton's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Stevenage's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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