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How did Peterborough United and Northampton Town perform?

Peterborough United and Northampton Town Match Stats

Peterborough United and Northampton Town Lineups
Peterborough United
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Northampton Town
4-2-3-1Peterborough United and Northampton Town 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
Peterborough United vs Northampton Town Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-03-05
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Peterborough United faced off against Northampton Town at Weston Homes Stadium (Peterborough). The League One fixture, contested on March 05, 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, Peterborough United were sitting in 10th place with 35 points. Their campaign has seen 11 wins and 2 draws, leaving them with a record of 12 losses.
Northampton Town, sitting in 20th with 29 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 8 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Peterborough United have secured 2 wins.
However, Northampton Town have proven to be tough opponents, winning 3 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 4 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Peterborough United
- Peterborough 3-1 Bolton (League One, Jan 10, 2026)
- Lincoln 5-2 Peterborough (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Rotherham 0-2 Peterborough (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Peterborough 1-1 Reading (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Peterborough 1-0 Leyton Orient (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Port Vale 0-1 Peterborough (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Peterborough 2-1 Northampton (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Reading 1-2 Peterborough (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
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)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Peterborough United vs Northampton Town clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

Cardiff
Lincoln
Bradford City
Stockport County
Huddersfield
Bolton
Luton
Stevenage
Reading
Wycombe
Mansfield
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
Wigan
Plymouth
Barnsley
Leyton Orient
Blackpool
Burton
Rotherham
Doncaster
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