Stockport County vs Northampton Prediction & Betting Tips | 17/03/2026

Stockport County vs Northampton Prediction and Betting Tips | 17 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

17 March 2026 • 08:41 UTC • 1 min read

Stockport County vs Northampton Prediction and Betting Tips 17 March 2026

Stockport County will be eager to bounce back from a 2–1 defeat to Lincoln City and strengthen their playoff push. As relegation-threatened Northampton are running down a blind alley, we predict a 2-0 home win/ Despite injuries to Connolly and Hoskonen, Stockport remain solid at home, averaging 2.33 points per game and scoring 2.0 goals per match. Their underlying numbers are also encouraging, with 1.71 xG at home, suggesting they consistently create quality chances.

Northampton Town are struggling near the bottom after a 2–0 loss to Burton Albion. The Cobblers average just 0.80 points per game and have serious attacking issues, scoring only 0.8 goals per match overall and failing to score in 50% of games. Defensively, they concede 1.5 goals per game, while their 1.65 xGA highlights ongoing vulnerability.

The H2H record suggests tight contests, with 3 of the last 5 meetings ending in draws and only 20% producing over 2.5 goals. However, current form clearly favors the hosts, especially at Edgeley Park. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Under 2.5 goals and Stockport to Score First.

This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 19:45.

What is our Stockport County vs Northampton prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Stockport County 2 - 0 Northampton

Stockport County vs Northampton Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-0 @ 600 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 107 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Kyle Wootton @ 100 Odds
First Goalscorer: Kyle Wootton @ 350 Odds
Asian Handicap: Northampton +2.5 @ -417 Odds
European Handicap: Northampton +3 @ -450 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
Draw No Bet: Stockport to Win @ -800 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Stockport to Win/Stockport to Win @ 110 Odds
Clean Sheet: Stockport - Yes @ 100 Odds

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Stockport County Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwdwlwllwl	1.60
Home	wdw	2.33
Away	wwlllwl	1.29

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	67%	43%
Average Goals Per Game	2.80	3.00	2.71
Scored	1.50	2.00	1.29
Conceded	1.30	1.00	1.43
BTTS	50%	67%	43%
Clean Sheets	30%	33%	29%
Failed to Score	30%	33%	29%
Expected Goals	1.61	1.71	1.56
Expected Goals Against	1.12	1.21	1.08

Northampton Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwdllldlll	0.80
Home	wlldl	0.80
Away	wdlll	0.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	20%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	2.40	2.20
Scored	0.80	1.00	0.60
Conceded	1.50	1.40	1.60
BTTS	50%	60%	40%
Clean Sheets	10%	0%	20%
Failed to Score	50%	40%	60%
Expected Goals	1.08	1.33	0.84
Expected Goals Against	1.65	1.20	2.11