League Two· Season 2018
Match Summary
Cheltenham defeated Northampton 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2018.
Rivalry since 2011
Northampton vs Cheltenham Head to Head Results· 19
Northampton and Cheltenham have met 19 times — Northampton won 6, Cheltenham won 9, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Cheltenham leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 48 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.53 per match (22 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (37%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2014.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Northampton have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws and 6 defeats. Cheltenham show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Cheltenham dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
80%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate Cheltenham.
Market Summary
Margin: 4.2%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.65 | 4.00 | 4.60 |
| Max | 1.72 | 4.20 | 5.08 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 57.6% | 23.4% | 19.0% |
| Public market | 56.4% | 24.2% | 19.4% |
| Δ | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Northampton vs Cheltenham — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Northampton
Away Record: Cheltenham
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 14 May 2026