Notts County vs Northampton Town

Notts County welcome Northampton Town in the EFL Trophy with both sides off the back of losses in league football.

Key Stats

• Notts County have scored the joint second most goals in League Two so far
• Northampton Town have only won one of their four away fixtures this season

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players - Can Notts County defeat a third tier side?

Both of these clubs will be eager to get back to winning ways after the results on the weekend.

Notts County Preview

Notts County Predicted Line-up: Alex Bass; Jacob Bedeau, Matthew Platt, Lewis Macari; Nick Tsaroulla, Matt Palmer, Scott Robertson, Kellan Gordon; Sam Austin, Daniel Crowley; Alassana Jatta.

Notts County did not need that home defeat to Port Vale on the weekend. They started the season well, but many of their opening games were against weaker side. The aspect holding them back now is how they perform against the better teams, and that is where they’re struggling.

They suffered their first defeat of the season to Gillingham in a top of the table clash.

Although the odds may be stacked against them, Notts did defeat a League One side in their last EFL Trophy fixture, in Burton Albion.

Burton have also had a poor start to the league season alongside Northampton Town.

Stuart Maynard’s side have had many standout players this campaign, but for us it has to be Dan Crowley. The midfielder and former Arsenal man has been excellent in League Two. He has a sensational ability and can decide a game all by himself.

Northampton Town Preview

Northampton Town Predicted Line-up: Lee Burge; Jon Guthrie, Jack Baldwin, Aaron Joseph McGowan; Liam McCarron, Jack Sowerby, Cameron McGeehan, Tariqe Fosu; Sam Hoskins, Tyler Roberts; Tom Eaves.

Northampton Town have been one of the worst teams in League One so far. They have just eight points from their opening nine games with two wins, two draws and five defeats.

Their 17 goals conceded is the third joint highest in the third tier so far. At the back, things aren't looking too secure for Jon Brady’s side. However, Northampton are yet to play in the EFL Trophy so far. Facing a side that’s a division below you could be a great chance to get back to winning ways.

Head-to-head Stats: Notts County vs Northampton Town

The last time these two sides played against each other was in 2019 in the first round proper of the FA Cup. Northampton won that game 3-1.

In their last 10 meetings, Northampton Town have won three, Notts twice with the rest being drawn.

1st December 2019 - Northampton Town 3-1 Notts County - FA Cup

6th April 2019 - Notts County 2-2 Northampton Town - League Two

22nd September 2018 - Northampton Town 0-0 Notts County - League Two

2nd April 2016 - Northampton Town 2-2 Notts County - League Two

21st November 2015 - Notts County 1-2 Northampton Town - League Two

Notts County vs Northampton Town Predictions

We’re backing Northampton Town to win this game. Through our bookmakers you can get odds of 6/4 with a £10 stake returning £25.

Notts County are actually slacking at home. They have failed to score in either of their last two games at Meadow Lane. Meanwhile, Northampton Town have scored in their last three away games.

Northampton are not blowing anyone away, but they are in the higher division and did defeat recent Championship side Huddersfield Town 3-1 on the road.

Final Predictions: Notts County vs Northampton Town

Notts County 0-2 Northampton Town