Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town kicks off 29 December 2026 at 19:45. English Football League Two fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/12/29
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Tuesday, 29 December at 19:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Cheltenham Town
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
| Yellow cards | ||
| Red cards | ||
| Penalties awarded |
12
Northampton T… wins
14
Cheltenham To… wins
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03 Aug 2024
Cheltenham Town
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L
-
01 Jan 2024
Northampton Town
1 - 0
Cheltenham Town
W
-
26 Aug 2023
Cheltenham Town
0 - 1
Northampton Town
W
-
23 Jul 2022
Cheltenham Town
2 - 0
Northampton Town
L
-
22 Jun 2020
Cheltenham Town
0 - 3
Northampton Town
W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Salford City
|
12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +7 | 25 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Barnet
|
11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | +8 | 22 | W W W L D |
| 3 |
Cheltenham Town
|
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | L L L W W |
| 4 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 | W W W L L |
| 5 |
York City
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | W D D D W |
| 6 |
Walsall
|
11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | +9 | 19 | W D D D W |
| 7 |
Chesterfield
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +6 | 19 | W D L D W |
| 8 |
Exeter City
|
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 19 | W W D W W |
| 9 |
Accrington Stanley
|
13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | +6 | 18 | W D W D W |
| 10 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 18 | W L W W D |
| 11 |
Grimsby Town
|
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 17 | L L L D W |
| 12 |
Gillingham
|
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 17 | D W L D L |
| 13 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 | L D L W D |
| 14 |
Swindon Town
|
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 16 | L L D W D |
| 15 |
Bristol Rovers
|
13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -4 | 16 | L L L L D |
| 16 |
Newport County
|
13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 15 | D W D D L |
| 17 |
Rochdale
|
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 15 | W D L D L |
| 18 |
Fleetwood Town
|
13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 14 | L D W L L |
| 19 |
Northampton Town
|
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | L D W L W |
| 20 |
Oldham Athletic
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 | L D W L D |
| 21 |
Colchester United
|
12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -5 | 12 | D L D D L |
| 22 |
Rotherham United
|
13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -6 | 12 | L L L D D |
| 23 |
Port Vale
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 12 | L W W D L |
| 24 |
Crawley Town
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 6 | L D L L D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 19:45.
Recent results
Match preview
Northampton Town host Cheltenham Town in the English Football League Two on Tuesday, 29 December 2026 at 19:45. 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 19th in the English Football League Two table with 13 points from 11 matches (3W · 4D · 4L). Cheltenham Town are 3rd with 21 points from 13 matches (6W · 3D · 4L).
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 Two hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 34 times on record. Northampton Town have won 12, Cheltenham Town have won 14 and 8 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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Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town — frequently asked
When is Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League Two.
Where is Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town played?
Northampton Town host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Tuesday, 29 December 2026 at 19:45 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 Cheltenham Town live?
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Which competition is Northampton Town vs Cheltenham Town part of?
The English Football League Two in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League Two
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