History of the Northampton Town v Exeter City fixture
Northampton Town play host to Exeter City at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 32 and drawing 16 of the 52 games played.
The last time the two teams met at Northampton Town was more than a decade ago, in March 2000, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999/2000 | Sat 18 Mar | Northampton | 2-1 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 23 Nov | Exeter City | 1 - 2 | Northampton | League Division Three |
| 1997/1998 | Tue 25 Nov | Northampton | 2 - 1 | Exeter City | F.A. Cup |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 15 Nov | Exeter City | 1 - 1 | Northampton | F.A. Cup |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 19 Apr | Northampton | 4 - 1 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 12 Oct | Exeter City | 0 - 1 | Northampton | League Division Three |
| 1995/1996 | Tue 27 Feb | Exeter City | 1 - 2 | Northampton | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
The Grecians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Grecians, and 7 goals against.
Northampton Town see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 13 points from their 11 games played so far,
Exeter City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 19 points from 11 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Exeter City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Northampton Town are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Northampton Town | Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Exeter City | 15 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here