Northampton vs Blackpool Predictions

Northampton vs Blackpool predictions for this League One meeting at Sixfields Stadium. Blackpool, battling relegation in League One, visit Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday seeking vital points. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions ahead of the fixture.

League One | Sep 13 2025 at 12:30 pm UK at Sixfields Stadium

Northampton vs Blackpool Predictions

Can the Seasiders Turn the Tide at Sixfields?

• Northampton on the Rise: The Cobblers have secured consecutive wins for the first time this season, lifting themselves three points clear of the relegation zone.
• Seasiders’ Road Woes: Blackpool have lost every away match in League One this term, extending a miserable run that dates back to mid-April.
• Goals Rare in Cobblers’ Matches: Fewer than three goals have been scored in six of Northampton’s last seven league games, pointing towards another tight contest here.

Best Bet for Northampton vs Blackpool

Saturday’s clash at Sixfields Stadium brings together two sides with very different stories heading into the weekend. Northampton Town are finally enjoying some momentum after a torrid start to the campaign, while Blackpool are desperately trying to clamber their way out of the League One drop zone. Both sets of fans will arrive with hope, but perhaps also a degree of dread, given how fragile each team’s fortunes look at the moment.

Kevin Nolan’s Cobblers have found their rhythm at last, winning back-to-back matches just before the international break. A 2-0 triumph over Exeter City was followed by a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Leyton Orient, courtesy of Sam Hoskins’ decisive strike. Those six points have not only eased fears of relegation but also raised the possibility of pushing into mid-table if another three points are collected here.

Blackpool, on the other hand, cannot escape their miserable opening to the season. Steve Bruce’s men sit in 22nd with just four points from six matches, and though they managed to pinch a draw against Bolton Wanderers last time out, it did little to lift the gloom. Their away record is particularly damning – every trip so far has ended in defeat, and the spectre of the relegation zone hangs heavy over them.

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Best Bet for this Match

At BettingTips4You we don’t believe in bombarding readers with dozens of half-hearted punts. We value precision over quantity, and for this game, we are singling out Northampton to Win as the standout selection. This has been chosen as the definitive bet for this clash because it cuts through the noise: the hosts are trending upwards, while the visitors look brittle and out of ideas.

Why Northampton to Win is the Right Call

Northampton arrive in this contest with a fresh sense of belief. The mood around the squad has shifted, not only because of results but because of the performances themselves. Against Exeter, they were organised and clinical, and the win over Orient showed they could grind it out when needed. Players such as Conor McCarthy and Max Dyche have slotted in at the back to form a sturdy defensive core, while Terry Taylor’s ability to break forward from midfield has added energy that was missing in those early-season defeats.

Contrast that with Blackpool, who seem to be stuck in a cycle of errors. Yes, Tom Bloxham and Dale Taylor carry some threat up top, and George Honeyman can provide guile from wide areas, but too often they find themselves chasing games because of defensive lapses. The absence of James Husband has left their backline exposed, and even with Oliver Casey and Michael Ihiekwe trying to steady the ship, they keep conceding at key moments.

Away from home, things have been even worse. Not a single point on the road so far, and the last time they won outside Bloomfield Road feels like a distant memory. Confidence looks shattered, and though one might argue Blackpool have enough talent to climb out of trouble, this does not feel like the fixture where that revival begins.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn summarises:

“Momentum in football is everything, and right now Northampton have it in spades. Blackpool are fragile, vulnerable, and travelling with zero conviction – it’s the perfect storm for the Cobblers to cash in.”

Given all this, the most logical correct score prediction is 2-1 to Northampton. The Cobblers are unlikely to blow anyone away, but their recent discipline and knack for nicking key goals should prove decisive. Blackpool may grab a consolation through their forwards, but the cracks in their defence remain too wide to paper over.

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