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Accrington ST vs Northampton Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Accrington ST 1-0 Northampton
Accrington STDrawNorthampton
Over 2.5 goalsNo (39%)
Both teams to scoreNo (45%)
Accrington ST host Northampton at The Wham Stadium in League Two on 31 October. The hosts sit ninth with 18 points from 13 games, while Northampton occupy 19th with 13 points from 11 matches. Accrington average 1.69 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per game; Northampton have managed just 0.73 in each column. The gap in output is stark, though Northampton's defensive record masks a side that has drawn four of their last five.
Team form
Accrington ST
Accrington's recent record reads inconsistently. They lost 1-2 away to Barnet on 12 September, but before that won 3-2 at home against Crawley Town and drew 2-2 with Grimsby. Over five games they have scored 8 and conceded 11, a ratio of 1.6 and 2.2 per game—worse than their season average. The loss to Barnet came after limited possession (39%) and just two shots on goal, suggesting they struggle to impose themselves when territory is contested. Coach John Doolan's 4-2-3-1 setup has produced mixed results; the midfield three offer width but have not consistently translated that into clear chances.
Northampton
Northampton's away form is negligible—they have played only two matches on the road in their last five, drawing 1-1 at Gillingham and losing 0-1 at Crewe. At home they drew 1-0 against Newport County and 1-1 with Crawley, and 0-0 with Swindon. Chris Hogg's 4-4-2 is built for compactness rather than attacking threat. Their passing accuracy reached 74% in their last outing, but they managed only 0.63 expected goals and four shots on goal. Scoring 0.73 goals per game, they are the division's most blunt attacking unit. Away from home, they will likely sit deep and look to catch Accrington on transition.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Northampton over the long view. In five meetings since 2012, Northampton have won three, Accrington one, with one draw. However, the most recent fixture was a 1-1 draw in August 2015; all other contests predate the current managerial tenures. That historical edge should be treated with caution given how much both squads have changed.
Key factors
Accrington's superior attacking output—1.69 goals per game versus 0.73—is the clearest differentiator. Northampton's defensive solidity (0.73 conceded) has kept them competitive despite their blunt attack, but they have conceded in three of their last five games. Accrington's home record is stronger than their away form, and Northampton's away record is negligible. The tactical contrast is instructive: Accrington press higher and seek possession; Northampton compress space and invite pressure. At The Wham Stadium, Accrington should have more of the ball. Northampton's gameplan will hinge on whether they can absorb pressure and exploit set pieces or transitions.
Prediction
Accrington hold a slight favourite status. They score more, concede less, and play at home. Northampton's defensive discipline and recent draws suggest they will not be overrun, but their attacking poverty makes them unlikely to threaten convincingly. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 2.11, reflecting a fairly cautious outlook; both teams to score sits at 1.84, implying modest expectation of a multi-goal game. Accrington should create the clearer chances, but Northampton's compact shape means a narrow margin is plausible.
Accrington are marginally more likely to win. Back the home side to edge a low-scoring contest in which they dominate possession but find Northampton's defensive block difficult to break down. A 1-0 scoreline fits the profile of both teams' recent tendencies.
Match info
Tournaments:
League Two(Regular Season - 14)
Referee:
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Stadium
The Crown Ground, Accrington
Statistics
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 3 |  Cheltenham | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
| 5 |  York | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 |  Walsall | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| 8 |  Exeter City | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| 10 |  Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 11 |  Shrewsbury | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 18 |
| 12 |  Grimsby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 |  Gillingham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 14 |  Tranmere | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 15 |  Swindon Town | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 16 |  Bristol Rovers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 17 |  Rochdale | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 18 |  Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 19 |  Northampton | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 20 |  Oldham | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 21 |  Colchester | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| 22 |  Rotherham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 |
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