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Northampton Town vs Swindon Town Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-13 15:36 UTC
League Two season kicks off at Sixfields Stadium
The new League Two season gets underway this Saturday, 15 August 2026, with Northampton Town hosting Swindon Town at Sixfields Stadium. This fixture marks the opening day of the campaign, with both sides looking to start with a positive result and set the tone for the months ahead. The match is scheduled for a 16:00 CET kick-off.
Northampton's pre-season preparations
Northampton Town's recent results suggest a challenging start to their campaign. Their last competitive fixture was a 1-0 defeat to Leicester City in the EFL Cup on 8 August. Prior to that, their club friendlies saw them struggle, with a 0-2 loss against Birmingham City and a goalless draw with Coventry City. Their final league matches of the previous season also indicated difficulties, including a 2-3 home loss to Plymouth Argyle and a heavy 5-1 defeat away at Cardiff City.
Swindon's recent form
Swindon Town also faced a cup tie in their most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to Cardiff City in the EFL Cup on 8 August. Their pre-season friendlies also yielded mixed results, with a 1-3 home defeat to Bristol City and a significant 5-1 away loss against Crystal Palace. In their closing League Two fixtures, Swindon experienced a 1-2 home defeat to Chesterfield and a 4-0 away loss at Grimsby Town, though they did manage a 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley.
Head-to-head history
The historical encounters between Northampton Town and Swindon Town have often been closely contested, with a slight edge to Swindon in recent meetings. In League Two encounters, Swindon secured a 1-2 victory at Sixfields Stadium in December 2022, while Northampton took revenge with a 1-2 win at Swindon's ground in October of the same year. Their last League One meeting saw Swindon win 2-1, highlighting the competitive nature of these clashes.
Tactical outlook
With both teams' starting lineups yet to be confirmed, predicting the exact tactical approach is difficult. However, based on their recent friendly results, both sides have shown vulnerabilities in defence. Northampton's struggles in their last ten matches, which include multiple defeats, suggest a need for defensive solidity. Swindon, similarly, have conceded a number of goals in their recent fixtures, indicating that tightening up at the back will be a priority for both managers as they look to begin their League Two campaigns positively.
Swindon Town
4-1-4-1
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Drinan
39
↓51′
Millard
24
Virtue
8
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Clarke
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Middlemas
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Nichols
2
Clark
5
Negru
21
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Majekodunmi
34
Kirkman
1
Ripley
Bench (6)
Joseph Hungbo ↑51′ · Ollie Palmer ↑67′ · Ryan Tafazolli ↑67′ · Jaylan Pearman ↑68′ · Lucas Griffiths-Brown ↑90′ · Lewis Ward
Coach · Ian Holloway
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Northampton Town vs Swindon Town
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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Recent Form
Northampton Town and Swindon Town's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Northampton Town
0
Wins
1
Draws
9
Losses
6
Scored
21
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
5
BTTS
8 AugEFLLeicester City1–0Northampton TownL
25 JulFRINorthampton Town0–2Birmingham CityL
18 JulFRINorthampton Town0–0Coventry CityD
2 MayLEANorthampton Town2–3Plymouth ArgyleL
28 AprLEANorthampton Town0–1BarnsleyL
25 AprLEACardiff City5–1Northampton TownL
18 AprLEANorthampton Town1–3Doncaster RoversL
15 AprLEALuton Town2–1Northampton TownL
6 AprLEANorthampton Town1–3Wigan AthleticL
3 AprLEABradford City1–0Northampton TownL
Swindon Town
1
Wins
3
Draws
6
Losses
11
Scored
25
Conceded
0
Clean sheets
8
BTTS
8 AugEFLCardiff City3–2Swindon TownL
25 JulFRISwindon Town1–3Bristol CityL
18 JulFRICrystal Palace5–1Swindon TownL
2 MayLEASwindon Town1–2ChesterfieldL
25 AprLEAGrimsby Town4–0Swindon TownL
18 AprLEASwindon Town2–2Accrington StanleyD
10 AprLEAColchester United3–0Swindon TownL
6 AprLEASwindon Town2–1WalsallW
2 AprLEACambridge United1–1Swindon TownD
28 MarLEASwindon Town1–1Fleetwood TownD
Head to Head
Northampton Town vs Swindon Town·last 10 meetings
3Northampton Town wins
3Draws
4Swindon Town wins
29 Dec ’22Northampton Town1 – 2Swindon TownLeague Two
1 Oct ’22Swindon Town1 – 2Northampton TownLeague Two
1 Jan ’22Swindon Town5 – 2Northampton TownLeague Two
18 Sep ’21Northampton Town1 – 1Swindon TownLeague Two
27 Feb ’21Swindon Town2 – 1Northampton TownLeague One
20 Oct ’20Northampton Town2 – 1Swindon TownLeague One
11 Feb ’20Northampton Town0 – 1Swindon TownLeague Two
20 Aug ’19Swindon Town0 – 1Northampton TownLeague Two
26 Dec ’18Northampton Town1 – 1Swindon TownLeague Two
6 Oct ’18Swindon Town1 – 1Northampton TownLeague Two
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Tip:Over 2.5 goals @ odds 1.95✕ Lost
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