Our Northampton vs Peterborough Prediction: 1-2
Northampton vs Peterborough in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Northampton vs Peterborough 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 Port Vale
Northampton will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Port Vale on February 24. In that match, Northampton recorded 60% possession and 0 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 60% | 0 (0) | 0.46 | 59 |
 Port Vale | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.75 | 32 |
Peterborough's Last Match – Peterborough vs Exeter
Peterborough will be determined to find a winning touch after a 3-3 England League 1 draw against Exeter on February 21. In that match, Peterborough saw 51% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 51% | 0 (8) | 1.6 | 44 |
 Exeter | 49% | 0 (4) | 1.72 | 27 |
Northampton vs Peterborough Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Peterborough average 1.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Northampton 9-17
Peterborough 19-15
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.4
Peterborough to win: @2.375
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Northampton: Jack Burroughs, Tyrese Fornah, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Elliott Moore, Michael Forbes, Jake Evans, Jack Perkins, Sam Hoskins, Lee Burge, Tom Eaves
Peterborough: Peter Kioso, Alex Bass, Declan Frith, Kyrell Lisbie, James Dornelly, Jimmy Morgan, David Okagbue, Harry Leonard, Carl Johnston, Brandon Khela, Archie Collins
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