Our Barnsley vs Northampton Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Northampton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 15, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Barnsley vs Northampton 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
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Lincoln City
Barnsley will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 England EFL Trophy defeat at the hands of Lincoln City on November 11. In that match, Barnsley had 68% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 68% | 0 (3) | 0.82 | 40 |
 Lincoln City | 32% | 0 (6) | 1.76 | 29 |
Northampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Shrewsbury
Northampton must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England EFL Trophy victory over Shrewsbury in their last outing. In that match, Northampton recorded 52% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 52% | 7 (2) | 0.46 | 56 |
 Shrewsbury | 48% | 9 (5) | 1.83 | 42 |
Barnsley vs Northampton Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Northampton average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.