History of the Bristol Rovers v Northampton Town fixture
Northampton Town face a trip to Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, Cobblers have recorded 11 wins, and Bristol Rovers have come away with 18 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in October 2012, with Bristol Rovers running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 26 Feb | Northampton | 1 - 0 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | Bristol Rvs. | 3-1 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 06 Mar | Northampton | 3 - 2 | Bristol Rvs. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 16 Aug | Bristol Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 10 Apr | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Northampton | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 28 Dec | Northampton | 0 - 0 | Bristol Rvs. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 12 Mar | Bristol Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Northampton | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bristol Rovers find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches.
Northampton Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches.