Our Northampton vs Barnsley Prediction: 1-2
Northampton vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 28, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Northampton vs Barnsley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Northampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Wigan
Northampton will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 England League 1 setback against Wigan on April 6. In that match, Northampton recorded 61% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 61% | 0 (3) | 1.16 | 51 |
 Wigan | 39% | 0 (4) | 1.02 | 60 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Port Vale vs Barnsley
Barnsley will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 England League 1 stalemate against Port Vale on April 14. In that match, Barnsley recorded 53% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 47% | 0 (1) | 0.58 | 38 |
 Barnsley | 53% | 0 (3) | 1.93 | 49 |
Northampton vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.