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EFL Trophy · Group South - 7

Cambridge United vs Northampton

Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
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NorthamptonNorthampton
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Published: 04 Oct 2026Updated: 06 Oct 2026, 20:02

Match preview

Kickoff time, live score, statistics and 1X2 odds for Cambridge United vs Northampton in EFL Trophy on 6 October 2026.

Cambridge United vs Northampton Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
1xBet1.743.624.01Place a bet
1Win1.743.624.19Place a bet
Mostbet1.763.53.61Place a bet
22Bet1.693.74.21Place a bet
Best odds1.763.704.21
Average1.733.614.00
Lowest odds1.693.503.61
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1X2 prediction for Cambridge United vs Northampton

Date and time 6 October 2026 at 21:00

1X224.01
BTTSYes70%

Competitive fixture

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Cambridge United vs Northampton Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Cambridge UnitedCambridge UnitedLast matchesNorthamptonNorthampton
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals60%
60%Over 2.5 goals0%
40%Over 3.5 goals0%
100%BTTS40%
100%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Cambridge United — Northampton

In the last 8 meetings, Cambridge United hold the edge — 3 wins for Cambridge United, 1 for Northampton, 4 draws.

38% W — 350% D — 413% W — 1
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United0:0NorthamptonNorthampton
    Friendlies Clubs · 28 Jul 2026
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United3:0NorthamptonNorthampton
    Friendlies Clubs · 08 Jul 2025
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United3:0NorthamptonNorthampton
    Friendlies Clubs · 08 Jul 2025
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United1:1NorthamptonNorthampton
    League One · 29 Mar 2025
  • NorthamptonNorthampton0:0Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
    League One · 23 Nov 2024
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United1:1NorthamptonNorthampton
    League One · 09 Mar 2024
  • NorthamptonNorthampton2:1Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
    League One · 25 Nov 2023
  • NorthamptonNorthampton0:2Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
    EFL Trophy · 20 Sept 2022
75%Over 0.575%
75%Over 1.575%
38%Over 2.538%
38%BTTS38%
75%Cambridge United over 0.538%

Betting profits Cambridge United vs Northampton

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Cambridge United

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+2.77613
Match WinnerDraw+4.03513
Match WinnerLose-7.99213
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+0.94911
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-2.84211
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+0.581013
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-0.86613
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+1.15713
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-1.44613
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-3.06612
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.121012
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-1.18312
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.11912
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.2411
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-10.00010
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.171010
Both Teams ScoreYes-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreNo+1.3111

Northampton

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-9.12314
Match WinnerDraw+4.83514
Match WinnerLose+0.95614
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-3.8349
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+9.7959
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-7.76414
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+5.661014
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-5.05412
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.89912
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-5.51313
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+1.011013
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-2.9217
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.2067
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-2.0002
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.7022
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-4.47510
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+6.10810

Match statistics

5353%Possession %47%47
1152%Total shots48%10
563%Shots on target38%3
467%Shots off target33%2
444%Corners56%5
1339%Fouls61%20
133%Yellow cards67%2
00%Red cards0%0
45453%Passes47%406
33154%Accurate passes46%278
240%Saves60%3
150%Offsides50%1

Key events

  • 29'
    Goal P. Mpanzu
    Cambridge United
  • 45'
    Substitution G. Hoddle (→ O. Moxon)
    Cambridge United
  • 45'
    Substitution J. Donacien (→ J. Guthrie)
    Northampton
  • 45'
    Substitution L. Evans (→ S. Hoskins)
    Northampton
  • 45'
    Substitution L. Briggs (→ M. Dyche)
    Northampton
  • 51'
    Goal Matthew Warhurst (Joshua Alan Powell)
    Northampton
  • 62'
    Substitution P. Bauer (→ D. Ball)
    Cambridge United
  • 62'
    Substitution S. Kaikai (→ B. Knight)
    Cambridge United
  • 62'
    Substitution G. Yahyai (→ S. Lavery)
    Cambridge United
  • 62'
    Penalty G. Yahyai
    Cambridge United
  • 72'
    Yellow card Joshua Alan Powell
    Northampton
  • 72'
    Substitution Matthew Warhurst (→ N. Opoku)
    Northampton
  • 72'
    Substitution O. Dale (→ K. Simon-Swyer)
    Northampton
  • 73'
    Yellow card K. Watts
    Cambridge United
  • 78'
    Substitution Raees Bangura-Williams (→ D. Herd)
    Cambridge United
  • 82'
    Yellow card C. Lemonheigh-Evans
    Northampton

Cambridge UnitedLast matches Cambridge United

In the last 5 matches Cambridge United have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses. BTTS landed in 100% of those games.

40% W — 260% D — 30% L — 0
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United1:1AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon
    DLeague One · 26 Sept 2026
  • GillinghamGillingham1:4Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
    WEFL Trophy · 22 Sept 2026
  • Oxford UnitedOxford United1:1Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
    DLeague One · 19 Sept 2026
  • Cambridge UnitedCambridge United2:1ReadingReading
    WLeague One · 12 Sept 2026
  • Burton AlbionBurton Albion2:2Cambridge UnitedCambridge United
    DLeague One · 05 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
0
Goals / game
2.0
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
100%

NorthamptonLast matches Northampton

In the last 5 matches Northampton have 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. BTTS landed in 40% of those games.

20% W — 140% D — 240% L — 2
  • NorthamptonNorthampton0:1RotherhamRotherham
    LLeague Two · 19 Sept 2026
  • ShrewsburyShrewsbury2:0NorthamptonNorthampton
    LLeague Two · 12 Sept 2026
  • NorthamptonNorthampton1:0Newport CountyNewport County
    WLeague Two · 05 Sept 2026
  • NorthamptonNorthampton1:1Crawley TownCrawley Town
    DLeague Two · 01 Sept 2026
  • GillinghamGillingham1:1NorthamptonNorthampton
    DLeague Two · 29 Aug 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
1
Draws
2
Losses
2
Goals / game
0.6
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
0%
BTTS
40%

Cambridge United vs Northampton Standings

League table is not available for this competition snapshot yet.

Comparative team statistics

240%Wins20%1
360%Draws40%2
00%Losses40%2
10100%Goals scored30%3
6100%Goals conceded83%5
00%Points0%0

Season statistic Cambridge United vs Northampton

Cambridge UnitedCambridge United

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 10 (2.0)
  • Goals conceded 6 (1.2)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 0

NorthamptonNorthampton

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 0
  • Lost home / away 1 / 1
  • Goals scored 3 (0.6)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Finished
  • Venue Abbey Stadium, Cambridge

Lineups

Cambridge UnitedCambridge United · 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Cathal Séan Heffernan Andrews
  2. P. Mpanzu
  3. P. Bauer
  4. S. Kaikai
  5. K. Watts
  6. G. Yahyai
  7. Isaac Heath
  8. G. Breeze
  9. Z. Bradshaw
  10. G. Hoddle
  11. Raees Bangura-Williams

Bench

  1. D. Ball
  2. S. Lavery
  3. O. Moxon
  4. B. Knight
  5. Ben Hughes
  6. G. McConnell
  7. D. Herd

NorthamptonNorthampton · 4-4-2

Starting XI

  1. E. Moore
  2. O. Dale
  3. L. Evans
  4. J. Donacien
  5. C. Lemonheigh-Evans
  6. Z. Jeacock
  7. J. Wormleighton
  8. J. O'Brien-Whitmarsh
  9. Joshua Alan Powell
  10. L. Briggs
  11. Matthew Warhurst

Bench

  1. S. Hoskins
  2. E. List
  3. J. Guthrie
  4. K. Simon-Swyer
  5. M. Dyche
  6. J. Dadge
  7. N. Opoku

Injuries and suspensions

Cambridge UnitedCambridge United

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

NorthamptonNorthampton

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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