League One
How did Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers perform?
Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers Match Stats
Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers Lineups
Northampton Town
4-3-3 Bristol Rovers
4-4-2Northampton Town and Bristol Rovers Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 |  Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 |  Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 |  Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 |  Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 |  Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 |  Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 |  Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 |  Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 |  Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 |  Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 |  Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 |  AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 |  Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 |  Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 |  Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 |  Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 |  Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 |  Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 | Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 |  Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 |  Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 |  Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 |  Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Northampton Town vs Bristol Rovers Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-02-17
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Northampton Town faced off against Bristol Rovers at Sixfields Stadium (Northampton, East Midlands). The League One fixture, contested on February 17, 2024, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Northampton Town were sitting in 20th place with 29 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 11 losses.
Bristol Rovers, sitting in unknown with 0 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 0 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 4 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Northampton Town have secured 2 wins.
However, Bristol Rovers have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Northampton Town
- Bolton 0-0 Northampton (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Northampton 0-0 Stockport County (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Huddersfield 2-0 Northampton (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Burton 5-1 Northampton (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Northampton 3-1 AFC Wimbledon (League One, Dec 19, 2025)
- Peterborough 2-1 Northampton (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Northampton 1-1 Huddersfield (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Plymouth 0-3 Northampton (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Northampton 1-3 Cardiff (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Recent Matches of Bristol Rovers
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Northampton Town vs Bristol Rovers clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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