Northampton vs Walsall Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Northampton vs Walsall Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details | 14 January, 2026 | Sixfields Stadium | EFL Trophy | 19:00 GMT

League One Northampton welcome lower opposition Walsall in the last 16 of the EFL Trophy. The game will be a tight affair with Northampton struggling while the visitors are flying high in League Two. Northampton came out victorious in the group game, away from home.

Key Betting Tip: Away Win - 2.40 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Northampton vs Walsall Predicted Lineups

Northampton (3-4-3) Fitzsimons, Dyche, Guthrie, Perkins, Wormleighton, Taylor, Campbell, Guiness-Walker, List, Vale, Hoskins

Walsall (3-5-2) Roberts, Browne, Flint, Weir, Barrett, Jellis, Lakin, Finnigan, Okeke, Matt, Kanu

League Standings

Northampton sit 20th in League One at the moment just two points off the drop. They have been successful in the EFL Trophy and a win in the last 16 could give them some well needed confidence heading into a crucial second half of the season. They are unbeaten in 2026, with two 0-0 draws, including one against Stockport County who sit 4th and have been unbelievable.

The visitors are one of the best sides in the League Two this season, sitting 3rd in the table, but 8 points off league leaders Bromley. They fell to a heavy loss last time out in the FA Cup and have struggled in the league the last two games. They will need a win in this competition to help their league form and continue the push for promotion.

Head to Head

04 Feb 2023 // Northampton 0-0 Walsall 01 Mar 2022 // Northampton 1-1 Walsall 03 Aug 2019 // Northampton 0-1 Walsall 16 Dec 2017 // Northampton 2-1 Walsall 10 Sep 2016 // Northampton 2-0 Walsall

Northampton Last 5

4th Jan- Bolton 0-0 Northampton 1st Jan- Northampton 0-0 Stockport 29th Dec- Huddersfield 2-0 Northampton 26th Dec- Burton 5-1 Northampton 19th Dec- Northampton 3-1 Wimbledon

Walsall Last 5

11th Jan- Norwich 5-1 Walsall 1st Jan- Cambridge 2-0 Walsall 29th Dec- Walsall 1-2 Oldham 26th Dec- Walsall 1-0 Crewe 20th Dec- Notts County 0-0 Walsall

Northampton vs Walsall Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 33.30% confidence in a Northampton Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Northampton vs Walsall Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Away win @ 2.40 odds

Key Players to Watch

Dean Campbell (Northampton) He's been a rock in the middle this season, with everything flowing through him. He's even picked up 4 assists in doing so.

Daniel Kanu (Walsall) The loanee has been on fire scoring 10 goals in 20 games. He would have impressed his parent club and will be looking to score his first goal after two blanks.

Match Details

Where to Watch: Sky Sports+ (UK)

Stadium: Sixfields Stadium (Capacity: 8,203)