Northampton Town vs Barnsley kicks off 28 April 2026 at 18:45. English Football League One fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Northampton Town vs Barnsley Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/28
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Tuesday, 28 April at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Barnsley
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- 03 Feb 2026 Barnsley 2 - 2 Northampton Town D
- 25 Feb 2025 Northampton Town 1 - 2 Barnsley L
- 24 Aug 2024 Barnsley 2 - 2 Northampton Town D
- 27 Apr 2024 Barnsley 1 - 1 Northampton Town D
- 23 Sep 2023 Northampton Town 1 - 2 Barnsley L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City
|
53 | 32 | 13 | 8 | +45 | 109 | W W W D W |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
54 | 27 | 13 | 14 | +18 | 94 | W D W D L |
| 3 |
Cardiff City
|
44 | 26 | 10 | 8 | +37 | 88 | D W D W W |
| 4 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
53 | 21 | 19 | 13 | +12 | 82 | W D L W D |
| 5 |
Stevenage Borough
|
53 | 22 | 13 | 18 | -3 | 79 | W W L D W |
| 6 |
Reading
|
53 | 21 | 15 | 17 | +10 | 78 | W D L L L |
| 7 |
Leyton Orient
|
56 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 77 | D L L D L |
| 8 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
55 | 20 | 14 | 21 | +7 | 74 | W L L D L |
| 9 |
Bradford City
|
44 | 21 | 10 | 13 | +6 | 73 | W W L D D |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
53 | 20 | 10 | 23 | -6 | 70 | W W L W W |
| 11 |
Wigan Athletic
|
54 | 16 | 21 | 17 | -6 | 69 | D W W W D |
| 12 |
Luton Town
|
44 | 19 | 11 | 14 | +10 | 68 | W W W D W |
| 13 |
Mansfield Town
|
52 | 17 | 17 | 18 | +3 | 68 | D L D D W |
| 14 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
44 | 20 | 7 | 17 | +10 | 67 | L W D W D |
| 15 |
Huddersfield Town
|
53 | 18 | 13 | 22 | -6 | 67 | D W D D D |
| 16 |
Barnsley
|
52 | 16 | 17 | 19 | -5 | 65 | L W D D L |
| 17 |
Burton
|
53 | 16 | 15 | 22 | -12 | 63 | L D D W D |
| 18 |
Peterborough United
|
53 | 17 | 10 | 26 | -6 | 61 | L D L L D |
| 19 |
Exeter City
|
54 | 15 | 15 | 24 | -13 | 60 | D L W D D |
| 20 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | -21 | 56 | L L W W L |
| 21 |
Rotherham United
|
53 | 14 | 12 | 27 | -31 | 54 | L L L W L |
| 22 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | -18 | 50 | L L L L L |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
52 | 11 | 11 | 30 | -30 | 44 | L L L L L |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
43 | 9 | 12 | 22 | -23 | 39 | W D W D L |
| 25 |
Birmingham City
|
10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | +18 | 28 | W W W W W |
| 26 |
Charlton Athletic
|
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 26 | L W D W W |
| 27 |
Wrexham
|
9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | +12 | 21 | D D W W W |
| 28 |
Crawley Town
|
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +6 | 16 | L D W W W |
| 29 |
Cambridge United
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 | L W L L L |
| 30 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -10 | 5 | D L L W L |
| 31 |
Bristol Rovers
|
9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 1 | L D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Match preview
Northampton Town host Barnsley in the English Football League One on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 18:45. The match is scheduled at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Northampton Town sit 23rd in the English Football League One table with 44 points from 52 matches (11W · 11D · 30L). Barnsley are 16th with 65 points from 52 matches (16W · 17D · 19L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League One hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 7 times on record. Northampton Town have won 2, Barnsley have won 2 and 3 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Northampton Town vs Barnsley — frequently asked
When is Northampton Town vs Barnsley played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League One.
Where is Northampton Town vs Barnsley played?
At Sixfields Stadium in Northampton, England (capacity 7798).
Has Northampton Town vs Barnsley started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Northampton Town vs Barnsley live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Northampton Town vs Barnsley part of?
The English Football League One in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League One
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League One hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Northampton Town and Barnsley for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.