Our Northampton vs Doncaster Prediction: 1-1
Northampton vs Doncaster in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Northampton vs Doncaster 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 be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Wigan on April 6. In that match, Northampton saw 61% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northampton | 61% | 0 (3) | 1.16 | 51 |
Wigan | 39% | 0 (4) | 1.02 | 60 |
Doncaster's Last Match – Exeter vs Doncaster
Doncaster will look to get back on track following a 0-3 England League 1 loss against Exeter on April 6. In that match, Doncaster controlled 62% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exeter | 38% | 0 (6) | 1.02 | 45 |
Doncaster | 62% | 0 (8) | 1.16 | 64 |
Northampton vs Doncaster Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Doncaster average 0.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



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