Northampton 3-1 Stevenage
Updated
Northampton won: Northampton 3-1 Stevenage in the League One (Round 31) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Michael Forbes 27', Tom Eaves 45'+3, Sam Hoskins 90'. Stevenage goals: Jamie Reid 37'. Expected goals: 2.09-3.62. Possession: 36-64. Player of the match: Terry Taylor (8.3).
Match report
Northampton beat Stevenage 3-1
Northampton got the better of Stevenage 3-1 at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 7 February in the League One.
Michael Forbes put Northampton ahead on 27' (1-0), Jamie Reid levelled for Stevenage on 37' (1-1), Tom Eaves restored Northampton's lead on 45+3' (2-1) and Sam Hoskins made it 3-1 on 90'.
Northampton had 36% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.09-3.62. Stevenage created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Terry Taylor (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 6,344. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Northampton | Stevenage | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 36 | 64 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.09 | 3.62 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 33 |
| Big chances | 3 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 6 |
| Accurate passes | 115 (52%) | 297 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 11 |
Lineups
Northampton (3-4-3): Ross Fitzsimons, Max Dyche, Elliott Moore, Michael Forbes, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Cameron McGeehan, Tom Eaves, Elliott List
Stevenage (4-2-3-1): Filip Marschall, Luther Wildin, Charlie Goode, Dan Sweeney, Lewis Freestone, Daniel Phillips, Harvey White, Harry Cornick, Dan Kemp, Saxon Earley, Jamie Reid
Key events
- 27' · Goal · Michael Forbes (Northampton)
- 37' · Goal · Jamie Reid (Stevenage)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Charlie Goode (Stevenage)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Jamie Reid (Stevenage)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 61' · Yellow card · Max Dyche (Northampton)
- 62' · Substitution · Beryly Lubala for Harry Cornick (Stevenage)
- 68' · Substitution · Joe Wormleighton for Michael Forbes (Northampton)
- 68' · Substitution · Sam Hoskins for Elliott List (Northampton)
- 69' · Substitution · Jordan Roberts for Saxon Earley (Stevenage)
- 69' · Substitution · Chem Campbell for Dan Kemp (Stevenage)
- 71' · Yellow card · Dan Sweeney (Stevenage)
- 74' · Yellow card · Elliott Moore (Northampton)
- 77' · Yellow card · Ross Fitzsimons (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · Jack Vale for Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 80' · Substitution · Michael Jacobs for Kamarai Simon-Swyer (Northampton)
- 88' · Yellow card · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 90' · Goal · Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2010: Northampton 12, draws 3, Stevenage 5.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Stevenage?
Northampton won, 3-1 (League One) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026.
When and where is Northampton vs Stevenage?
Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 15:01 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Stevenage?
In 20 league meetings since 2010: Northampton 12 wins, 3 draws, Stevenage 5 wins (goals 27-20).