Northampton v Colchester prediction

League Two · Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:00 BST · PTS Academy Stadium

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The match

Northampton host Colchester in League Two on Friday 10 April (kick-off 01:00 UK).

The key numbers

Northampton have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of Northampton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Northampton’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Northampton have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.43 and conceding 0.71. Northampton have scored 54 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Northampton have conceded 40 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Nine of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in eight of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Colchester have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.00. Colchester have scored 52 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Colchester have conceded 37 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Northampton (seventh) and Colchester (sixth) are level on points, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Northampton the stronger side, 94 rating points above Colchester (Northampton 1455, Colchester 1361, after at least 191 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 24 August 2019, finished Colchester 1–0 Northampton.

Team news

Predicted Northampton XI (3-4-1-2): Z. Jeacock, E. Moore, J. Guthrie, J. Donacien, J. Wormleighton, L. Evans, C. Lemonheigh-Evans, J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh, T. Fornah, O. Dale, M. Warhurst — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicholas Willia Adams (3.6 per match over 34 appearances, one goal and 15 assists) and C. Morton (3.0 per match over nine appearances, five goals) have been Northampton’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Northampton (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicholas Willia Adams averages 3.0 key passes per 90 over 2917 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. C. Morton averages 2.2 shots per 90 over 616 minutes, with a shot in six of the last nine appearances.

Predicted Colchester XI (4-2-3-1): T. Lo-Tutala, J. Tucker, E. Iandolo, R. Hunt, F. Terry, M. Sesay, J. Williams, O. Thorn, J. Payne, B. Lubala, B. Ihionvien — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Harriott (2.9 per match over 24 appearances, three goals and four assists) and Kwame Poku (2.6 per match over 31 appearances, five goals and three assists) have been Colchester’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Colchester (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Harriott averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 1580 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kwame Poku averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 2040 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:00 BST · League Two · PTS Academy Stadium
Head-to-head (last 3): Northampton 1 · draws 0 · Colchester 2 · 2.67 goals/game
Recent form: Northampton 2W 0D 3L · Colchester 2W 0D 3L

Northampton v Colchester (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.75

Goals

against 1.63 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

7 / 5.14

Corners

against 5.29 / 2.57 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 7 matches

5 / 5.29

Shots on target

against 4.57 / 4.14 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 7 matches

2.71 / 1.86

Cards

against 1.43 / 1.86 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Northampton for / against	Line	Colchester for / against
Goals scored	1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.75 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	7 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	5.14 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	13 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	12 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	5 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	5.29 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	14.29 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	12.86 for · 12.14 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	2.71 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1.86 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5

Northampton

Northampton Goalkeeper

Northampton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
David Cornell	29	902610 min	752.6 /90	281 /90	00 /90
S. Arnold	5	90450 min	183.6 /90	71.4 /90	00 /90

Northampton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
David Cornell n 8	90	2.6 6/4
S. Arnold n 5	90	3.6 5/4

Northampton Defensive

Northampton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Goode	33	902970 min	310.9 /90	391.2 /90	331 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	310.9 /90	60.2 /90
J. Turnbull	30	862584 min	341.2 /90	431.5 /90	120.4 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	361.3 /90	90.3 /90
S. Wharton	30	862580 min	431.5 /90	371.3 /90	230.8 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	411.4 /90	60.2 /90
M. Harriman	21	671410 min	110.7 /90	140.9 /90	50.3 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	110.7 /90	30.2 /90
J. Martin	11	76836 min	80.9 /90	80.9 /90	40.4 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	121.3 /90	20.2 /90
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Northampton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	0.3 2/0	1.4 6/4	—
C. Goode n 8	90	1.5 6/3	1.9 8/5	—
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	1.6 7/4	0.6 5/0	—
J. Turnbull n 8	90	1.4 5/4	0.1 1/0	—
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	1.1 6/1	1.1 7/1	—
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Northampton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	1.1 4/2
C. Goode n 8	90	1.3 6/3
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	0.3 2/0
J. Turnbull n 8	90	2 4/4
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	2.3 8/6
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Northampton Attacking

Northampton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
V. Oliver	29	641850 min	70.3 /90	20.1 /90	552.7 /90	251.2 /90	231.1 /90	10 /90
A. Williams	27	601610 min	50.3 /90	10.1 /90	352 /90	120.7 /90	160.9 /90	30.2 /90
P. Anderson	21	681429 min	10.1 /90	30.2 /90	171.1 /90	50.3 /90	150.9 /90	20.1 /90
H. Smith	16	45721 min	60.7 /90	00 /90	253.1 /90	91.1 /90	50.6 /90	30.4 /90
M. Warburton	11	53585 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	152.3 /90	50.8 /90	91.4 /90	50.8 /90
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Northampton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	1.4 6/4	0.5 3/1
C. Goode n 8	90	1.3 7/2	0.4 3/0
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	2.5 8/7	1.1 7/2
J. Turnbull n 8	90	1 7/1	0.1 1/0
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	0.8 4/2	0.4 2/1
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Northampton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Northampton before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Nicholas Willia Adams n 8	89.6	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
C. Goode n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
S. Hoskins n 8	89.5	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
J. Turnbull n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Wharton n 8	84.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Colchester

Colchester Goalkeeper

Colchester — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Gerken	32	902880 min	762.4 /90	351.1 /90	00 /90
E. Ross	1	9090 min	44 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Colchester — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Gerken n 8	90	2.8 6/4

Colchester Defensive

Colchester — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
T. Eastman	32	882806 min	361.2 /90	481.5 /90	260.8 /90	not recorded in League Cup	270.9 /90	40.1 /90
L. Prosser	31	902780 min	230.7 /90	411.3 /90	230.7 /90	not recorded in League Cup	260.8 /90	50.2 /90
R. Jackson	31	892753 min	431.4 /90	311 /90	90.3 /90	not recorded in League Cup	250.8 /90	30.1 /90
C. Bramall	24	872099 min	220.9 /90	190.8 /90	60.3 /90	not recorded in League Cup	150.6 /90	20.1 /90
R. Clampin	9	87779 min	202.3 /90	91 /90	20.2 /90	not recorded in League Cup	151.7 /90	20.2 /90
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Colchester — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Gerken n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	1.3 5/3	0.4 3/0	—
L. Prosser n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.5 3/1	—
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	1 7/1	1.1 6/3	—
F. Nouble n 8	65	1.7 6/3	1.6 4/3	—
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Colchester — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	0.8 4/1
L. Prosser n 8	90	1 5/3
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	1.5 6/4
F. Nouble n 8	65	0.7 3/1
K. Poku n 8	71.8	2.5 7/4
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Colchester Attacking

Colchester — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
T. Robinson	22	741624 min	110.6 /90	30.2 /90	502.8 /90	191.1 /90	211.2 /90	80.4 /90
L. Norris	21	661394 min	60.4 /90	10.1 /90	533.4 /90	231.5 /90	171.1 /90	100.6 /90
F. Nouble	31	772375 min	30.1 /90	50.2 /90	451.7 /90	200.8 /90	321.2 /90	291.1 /90
K. Poku	26	771991 min	50.2 /90	30.1 /90	452 /90	130.6 /90	301.4 /90	301.4 /90
B. Stevenson	22	821795 min	20.1 /90	10.1 /90	130.7 /90	70.4 /90	170.9 /90	90.5 /90
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Colchester — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. Gerken n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
L. Prosser n 8	90	0.3 1/1	0.1 1/0
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Nouble n 8	65	1.7 4/2	1.2 4/2
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Colchester — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Colchester before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Gerken n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Eastman n 8	80.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
L. Prosser n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
R. Jackson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
F. Nouble n 8	65	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Northampton v Colchester — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

NorthamptonLWLWL

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.8 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

ColchesterLLWLW

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.4 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 3

Northampton 1 · 0 draws · Colchester 2 · 2.67 goals/game

2019-08-24 Colchester 1–0 Northampton
2019-02-02 Northampton 0–4 Colchester
2018-08-25 Colchester 1–2 Northampton

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Northampton#7 pos58 pts37 pl+14 GD

Colchester#6 pos58 pts37 pl+15 GD

Goals per game

Northampton scored1.46

Colchester scored1.41

Northampton conceded1.08

Colchester conceded1

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What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Colchester?: In their last 3 meetings, Northampton won 1, Colchester won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Northampton and Colchester?: Recent form — Northampton 2W 0D 3L; Colchester 2W 0D 3L.

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