Our Northampton vs Barnsley Prediction: 2-2
Northampton vs Barnsley in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 28, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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 – AFC Wimbledon vs Northampton
Northampton will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England League 1 loss against AFC Wimbledon on March 8. In that match, Northampton recorded 45% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AFC Wimbledon | 55% | 0 (4) | 1.01 | 60 |
Northampton | 45% | 0 (3) | 0.55 | 40 |
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Cardiff
Barnsley will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Cardiff on March 10. In that match, Barnsley controlled 27% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 27% | 0 (3) | 0.83 | 18 |
Cardiff | 73% | 0 (4) | 0.94 | 76 |
Northampton vs Barnsley Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Barnsley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Barnsley average 1.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.



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