Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Cambridge United 710 draws4 Northampton Town
21
Meetings
2.29
Goals / game
62%
Both teams scored
43%
Over 2.5 goals
Cambridge United

Facts about Cambridge United

Scored in15/21 (71%)
Conceded in16/21 (76%)
Goals scored26 · 1.24/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run8
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win5
Northampton Town

Facts about Northampton Town

Scored in16/21 (76%)
Conceded in15/21 (71%)
Goals scored22 · 1.05/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win8
By competition
CompetitionCambridge UnitedDrawNorthampton TownGames
League Two4329
EFL Trophy2114
League One0314
Club Friendlies0202
FA Cup1102
All competitions710421

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Cambridge United1700
gap 185
1515Northampton Town
1700148420222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Cambridge United
64%
Draw
21%
Northampton Town
15%

All meetings

21 matches on record

6 Oct 2026
EFL Trophy
Cambridge UnitedCambridge United2–1Northampton TownNorthampton Town
BTTSO2.5
28 Jul 2026
Club Friendlies
Cambridge UnitedCambridge United0–0Northampton TownNorthampton Town
BTTSO2.5
29 Mar 2025
League One
Cambridge UnitedCambridge United1–1Northampton TownNorthampton Town
BTTSO2.5

Cambridge United recent form

Northampton Town recent form

Cambridge United has gone head to head with Northampton Town 21 times since 2004, winning 7 and scoring 26 goals. Northampton Town, in turn, has won 4 and scored 22 goals. There have been 10 draws between Cambridge United and Northampton Town. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 62% of games and 43% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.29 goals per game.