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Football England - EFL League One Sixfields Stadium Sat 9 Aug 22:00
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League One Betting Preview: Northampton vs Bradford

Northampton host Bradford in this League One match at Sixfields Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Find Out Why We’re Backing BTTS Yes

Goals could be on the cards and we’re backing both Northampton and Bradford to find the net. You can get odds of 1.91 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection and this looks like real value.

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Bradford 2-1 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Northampton Town were beaten in their last game. Away from home at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan Athletic claimed a 3-1 win.

Bradford City claimed a 2-1 home victory over Wycombe Wanderers at The University of Bradford Stadium in their previous game.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 League Two away win for Bradford at Sixfields Stadium when last playing Northampton. The past 5 H2H matches have included two Bradford victories, two draws and one Northampton win.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Bradford logo Bradford 8 5 2 1 14 10 4 14:10 17
15 Northampton logo Northampton 7 3 1 3 5 6 -1 5:6 10
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Confirmed Lineups

Northampton confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Lee Burge (GK), Jack Burroughs, Jordan Thorniley, Michael Forbes, Elliott List, Dean Campbell, Tyrese Fornah, Conor McCarthy, Cameron McGeehan, Ethan Wheatley, Sam Hoskins.

Bradford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Walker (GK), Matthew Pennington, Joe Wright, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Tommy Leigh, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Stephen Humphrys.

Northampton vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips

This Northampton vs Bradford betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

The teams both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option in this League One clash. Odds of 1.91 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest League One team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Northampton vs Bradford league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Northampton games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Northampton games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Northampton games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.

BTTS Yes Probability

The top betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northampton Northampton logo 1 - 1 Bradford logo Bradford

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at 6.00. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bobby Pointon to Score

Bobby Pointon (Bradford) has racked up two goals in his past five league games. We’re happy to take the 6.50 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes
Full-Time Result Draw
Anytime Goalscorer Bobby Pointon

We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes BTTS Yes, the match to be drawn merged with Bobby Pointon (Bradford) to be on the scoresheet.

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Northampton vs Bradford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The bookmakers have Bradford City at 2.23 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 45% chance of winning this League One clash based on the betting odds. Northampton Town are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at 3.05.

There are different ways to bet on Bradford winning and that includes the 1.88 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Northampton, you get half stakes refunded.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to League One games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
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Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Player Goals
Andy Cook (Bradford)
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Cameron McGeehan (Northampton)
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Northampton Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Northampton have not tasted defeat at Sixfields Stadium in three straight matches. The Cobblers have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Bradford are winless in the last six away games. Graham Alexander's team have clocked up five losses, three draws and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The previous Sixfields Stadium encounter involved a 2-1 Bradford win against Northampton.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Northampton logo Northampton Home Stats 2-4-4 2.30 1.00 1.30 3 7 6 4
Bradford logo Bradford Away Stats 2-3-5 2.60 1.10 1.50 4 6 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Northampton logo Northampton League Stats
Bradford logo Bradford League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Northampton vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Northampton vs Bradford team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with the latest injury news.

Northampton Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Northampton Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Lee Burge
2 Jack Burroughs 15 Jordan Thorniley 18 Michael Forbes
10 Elliott List 4 Dean Campbell 14 Tyrese Fornah 3 Conor McCarthy
8 Cameron McGeehan 19 Ethan Wheatley 7 Sam Hoskins
1 Sam Walker
28 Matthew Pennington 4 Joe Wright 26 Curtis Tilt 7 Josh Neufville
6 Max Power 20 Tommy Leigh 3 Ibou Touray 10 Antoni Sarcevic
23 Bobby Pointon 11 Stephen Humphrys

Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Northampton Substitutes

  • 6Jordan Willis
  • 12N. Guinness-Walker
  • 16Joe Wormleighton
  • 21Jack Perkins
  • 33Matthew Ireland
  • 34Ross Fitzsimons
  • 35Max Dyche

Bradford Substitutes

  • 15Aden Baldwin
  • 16Alexander Pattison
  • 17Tyreik Samuel Wright
  • 21Jenson Metcalfe
  • 24Will Swan
  • 25Joe Hilton
  • 32George Lapslie

Previous Northampton Lineups

02 Aug League One
Wigan 3-1 Northampton
03 May League One
Northampton 1-1 Wigan
26 Apr League One
Crawley 3-0 Northampton
21 Apr League One
Northampton 4-1 Shrewsbury
18 Apr League One
Charlton 2-1 Northampton
12 Apr League One
Northampton 0-0 Reading

Previous Bradford Lineups

02 Aug League One
Bradford 2-1 Wycombe
03 May League Two
Bradford 1-0 Fleetwood
26 Apr League Two
Doncaster 2-1 Bradford
21 Apr League Two
Chesterfield 3-3 Bradford
18 Apr League Two
Bradford 1-1 Notts County
12 Apr League Two
Swindon 5-4 Bradford
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 7 5 2 0 12:2 17
2 Bradford 8 5 2 1 14:10 17
3 Barnsley 7 5 1 1 14:9 16
4 Stevenage 7 5 1 1 10:5 16
5 Doncaster 8 5 1 2 9:8 16
6 Huddersfield 8 5 0 3 15:11 15
7 Lincoln 8 4 3 1 11:8 15
8 Wigan 8 3 3 2 13:9 12
9 Luton 7 4 0 3 10:6 12
10 Stockport 8 3 3 2 13:12 12
11 Wimbledon 8 4 0 4 10:10 12
12 Bolton 8 2 5 1 10:7 11
13 Mansfield 8 3 2 3 12:10 11
14 Leyton Orient 8 3 2 3 10:13 11
15 Northampton 7 3 1 3 5:6 10
16 Exeter 8 3 0 5 9:9 9
17 Plymouth 8 3 0 5 11:17 9
18 Rotherham 7 2 1 4 6:10 7
19 Wycombe 8 1 2 5 8:11 5
20 Port Vale 8 1 2 5 6:9 5
21 Reading 7 1 2 4 7:12 5
22 Burton 6 1 1 4 5:10 4
23 Blackpool 7 1 1 5 7:14 4
24 Peterborough 8 1 1 6 6:15 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Huddersfield 4 4 0 0 9:2 12
2 Bradford 4 4 0 0 10:5 12
3 Wigan 4 3 1 0 9:2 10
4 Barnsley 4 3 1 0 10:6 10
5 Doncaster 4 3 1 0 6:2 10
6 Cardiff 3 3 0 0 9:1 9
7 Wimbledon 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
8 Stevenage 3 3 0 0 4:0 9
9 Bolton 4 2 2 0 7:2 8
10 Lincoln 4 2 2 0 8:5 8
11 Mansfield 4 2 1 1 8:4 7
12 Stockport 4 2 1 1 6:4 7
13 Rotherham 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
14 Northampton 4 2 1 1 3:1 7
15 Exeter 4 2 0 2 8:5 6
16 Plymouth 4 2 0 2 6:6 6
17 Luton 4 2 0 2 4:4 6
18 Leyton Orient 4 1 2 1 5:4 5
19 Blackpool 3 1 1 1 6:6 4
20 Wycombe 4 1 1 2 5:5 4
21 Peterborough 4 1 1 2 3:5 4
22 Burton 4 1 1 2 2:5 4
23 Reading 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
24 Port Vale 4 0 1 3 3:6 1