Northampton Town welcome Birmingham City to Sixfields in League One this Saturday.
Match Details
- Fixture: Northampton Town vs Birmingham City
- Competition: EFL League One
- Date: 15/03/25
- Kick-off Time: 3pm GMT
- Venue: Sixfields Stadium, Northampton
- Referee: N/A
- Live Coverage: No TV Coverage – Stadium Only
Northampton Town vs Birmingham City Match Preview
League One leaders Birmingham City travel to Northampton Town in an attempt to continue their push for the third-tier title. The Blues could be without six players against the Cobblers.
Northampton Town will be looking to limit their star-studded opposition after a moral boosting 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient.
Recent Form & Northampton Town vs Birmingham City Head-to-Head Record
Northampton Town Last Five Matches
- 🟢 Win – 1-2 vs Leyton Orient (A)
- 🔵 Draw – 1-1 vs Stockport County (H)
- 🔵 Draw – 1-1 vs Exeter City (A)
- 🔴 Loss – 1-2 vs Barnsley (H)
- 🟢 Win – 2-1 vs Bristol Rovers (H)
Birmingham City Last Five Matches
- 🟢 Win – 2-1 vs Stevenage (H)
- 🟢 Win – 1-0 vs Lincoln City (H)
- 🔴 Loss – 3-1 vs Bolton Wanderers (A)
- 🟢 Win – 1-0 vs Wycombe Wanderers (H)
- 🟢 Win – 2-0 vs Leyton Orient (H)
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Meetings)
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away | Attd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 9 Nov 2024 | League One | Birmingham City | 1 | 1 | Northampton Town | 27,485 |
| Tue 20 Mar 1990 | Third Division | Northampton Town | 2 | 2 | Birmingham City | |
| Sat 14 Oct 1989 | Third Division | Birmingham City | 4 | 0 | Northampton Town | |
| Tue 27 Dec 1966 | Second Division | Northampton Town | 2 | 1 | Birmingham City | |
| Mon 26 Dec 1966 | Second Division | Birmingham City | 3 | 0 | Northampton Town | |
Northampton Town vs Birmingham City Team News & Predicted Lineups
Birmingham City could be without six players, Emil Hansson will face a late fitness test and Taylor Gardner-Hickman looks set to be sidelined for weeks. Northampton Town have revealed that there are currently no fresh injury concerns.
Northampton Town Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
- Burge
- Odimayo
- Dyche
- McGowan
- Hoskins
- Perry
- Taylor
- Pinnock
- McGeehan
- Costelloe
- Roberts
Birmingham City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Allsop
- Stampsted
- Klarer
- Davies
- Cochrane
- Iwata
- Paik
- Dowell
- Willumsson
- Stansfield
- May
Northampton Town vs Birmingham City Tactical Breakdown & Key Players
How Northampton Town Can Win
- Strengths: Physical and able to outmuscle teams. Experts and stopping the opposition from playing how they want.
- Weaknesses: Lack of attacking threat
- Key player: Terry Taylor – Fundamental in how Northampton play their football in the middle of the park.
Northampton will be resolute and attempt to stop Birmingham City from playing whilst attempting to nick a goal from a set piece.
How Birmingham City Can Win
- Strengths: Dangerous throughout and strength in depth.
- Weaknesses: Can sometimes struggle against a low block.
- Key player: Christoph Klarer – The best player in the league. Need I say more?
Birmingham City may have to be patient at times as they break down what is likely to be a frustrating Northampton Town side.
Northampton Town vs Birmingham City Match Predictions & Expert Analysis
- Predicted Scoreline: Northampton Town 1-2 Birmingham City
- Expected Match Flow:
- Northampton Town will look to sit back and absorb the Birmingham City pressure
- Birmingham City will have to be ready for a physical battle as they attempt to find their way through the Cobblers’ defence.
- Mistakes, or an early goal for Birmingham City could change the outlook of the game.
- Key Battle: Jay Stansfield vs The Entire Northampton Defence. The multi-million pound forward will be looking for space in what is likely to be a very congested third of the pitch.
Where to Watch & Live Coverage
- TV channel: This game has not been selected for TV Coverage.
- Live updates: Follow the Birmingham City or Northampton Town X pages.
- Highlights: ITV 11:55pm – 15th March 2025 – The English Football League Highlights Show
- Tickets: Purchase Through Birmingham City or Northampton Town Directly.