Northampton Town vs Exeter City - League One
Fixture Preview - 23 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Northampton Town hosts Exeter City at Sixfields Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing League One clash. Both teams have shown inconsistency in their recent form, with Northampton securing just one win in their last five matches, while Exeter has managed two victories in the same period. Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with both sides winning four of their last ten encounters, highlighting the potential for a competitive match. One key angle to consider is the trend of both teams finding the net in their recent games. With six of the last ten head-to-head meetings seeing both teams score, and both sides showing vulnerabilities in defence, betting on both teams to score (BTTS) at odds of 1.95 could be a promising option. Additionally, with a tendency for high-scoring affairs—evidenced by five of the last ten encounters featuring over 2.5 goals—this match could deliver an entertaining spectacle for fans. As both teams look to find their rhythm, expect a dynamic contest with opportunities at both ends.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Luton Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 |  Wigan Athletic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 13 |  Leyton Orient | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 14 |  Exeter City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 18 |  Northampton Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 19 |  Plymouth Argyle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 20 |  Blackpool | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 21 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | Northampton Town | 2–0 | Exeter City | League One |
| March 1, 2025 | Exeter City | 1–1 | Northampton Town | League One |
| August 17, 2024 | Northampton Town | 2–1 | Exeter City | League One |
| April 20, 2024 | Northampton Town | 1–2 | Exeter City | League One |
| September 30, 2023 | Exeter City | 0–2 | Northampton Town | League One |
| April 30, 2022 | Northampton Town | 1–1 | Exeter City | League Two |
| December 7, 2021 | Exeter City | 1–2 | Northampton Town | League Two |
| June 29, 2020 | Exeter City | 0–4 | Northampton Town | League Two |
| February 22, 2020 | Northampton Town | 2–0 | Exeter City | League Two |
| December 7, 2019 | Exeter City | 3–2 | Northampton Town | League Two |