Oldham Athletic v Northampton Town: what the numbers say
Oldham Athletic meet Northampton Town at Boundary Park, Wednesday 4:45am (EFL League Two). Nothing between them: Oldham Athletic 16, Northampton Town 14, 10 drawn from 40 meetings.
The big picture
Oldham Athletic come in 20th on the ladder with 15 points; Northampton Town are 19th on 15. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Oldham Athletic are 4–7–3 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.4 against.
Northampton Town are 3–5–5 in EFL League Two 2026-27, averaging 0.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Oldham Athletic have won two of their last five and most recently beat Northampton Town 1–0.
Northampton Town have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Oldham Athletic 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 40 times on our records since 1959: Oldham Athletic 16, Northampton Town 14, 10 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27, EFL League Two), Oldham Athletic won 1–0.
Biggest margin between these two: Northampton Town by 7 goals in 1959-60 (8–1).
Players to watch
For Oldham Athletic, watch Graeme Sharp (9 goals, 3 assists in 1993-94) and Darren Beckford (6 goals, 2 assists in 1993-94).
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
