Northampton Town vs Cardiff City Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/04/25
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Saturday, 25 April at 14:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Northampton Town
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- 22 Nov 2025 Northampton Town 1 - 3 Cardiff City W
- 05 Sep 2020 Northampton Town 3 - 0 Cardiff City L
- 14 Aug 2012 Northampton Town 2 - 1 Cardiff City L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City
|
52 | 32 | 12 | 8 | +48 | 108 | D W W W W |
| 2 |
Stockport County
|
52 | 27 | 12 | 13 | +18 | 93 | W D W W D |
| 3 |
Reading
|
54 | 22 | 16 | 16 | +14 | 82 | L W D L L |
| 4 |
Cardiff City
|
41 | 24 | 9 | 8 | +34 | 81 | W L D D W |
| 5 |
Leyton Orient
|
55 | 23 | 10 | 22 | +3 | 79 | W D D L L |
| 6 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
53 | 20 | 18 | 15 | +6 | 78 | D L W D L |
| 7 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
56 | 21 | 14 | 21 | +8 | 77 | L W L L D |
| 8 |
Stevenage Borough
|
52 | 21 | 13 | 18 | -1 | 76 | L W D W W |
| 9 |
Bradford City
|
42 | 21 | 8 | 13 | +6 | 71 | D L W W L |
| 10 |
Blackpool
|
54 | 20 | 10 | 24 | -7 | 70 | D W W L W |
| 11 |
Huddersfield Town
|
52 | 19 | 11 | 22 | -2 | 68 | D L D W D |
| 12 |
Mansfield Town
|
51 | 17 | 15 | 19 | +1 | 66 | D W W D L |
| 13 |
Burton
|
53 | 17 | 14 | 22 | -10 | 65 | W L D D W |
| 14 |
Wigan Athletic
|
53 | 15 | 20 | 18 | -10 | 65 | W L D W W |
| 15 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
42 | 19 | 6 | 17 | +8 | 63 | W W L W D |
| 16 |
Peterborough United
|
52 | 18 | 9 | 25 | -3 | 63 | W D L D L |
| 17 |
Barnsley
|
50 | 16 | 15 | 19 | -5 | 63 | D L D L W |
| 18 |
Exeter City
|
55 | 16 | 15 | 24 | -11 | 63 | L D L W D |
| 19 |
Luton Town
|
41 | 17 | 10 | 14 | +7 | 61 | W W D W W |
| 20 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | -21 | 53 | W W L L W |
| 21 |
Rotherham United
|
52 | 13 | 13 | 26 | -29 | 52 | L L D L L |
| 22 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | -14 | 50 | D L L L L |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
51 | 11 | 12 | 28 | -27 | 45 | L L L L L |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | -24 | 34 | L W L L W |
| 25 |
Birmingham City
|
12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | +19 | 32 | W W W W W |
| 26 |
Charlton Athletic
|
14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 32 | L W D W W |
| 27 |
Wrexham
|
11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 24 | D D W W W |
| 28 |
Crawley Town
|
11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 16 | L D W W W |
| 29 |
Cambridge United
|
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 9 | L W L L L |
| 30 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 5 | D L L W L |
| 31 |
Bristol Rovers
|
11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | -15 | 4 | L D L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 14:00.
Match preview
Cardiff City host Northampton Town in the English Football League One on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Cardiff City sit 4th in the English Football League One table with 81 points from 41 matches (24W · 9D · 8L). Northampton Town are 23rd with 45 points from 51 matches (11W · 12D · 28L).
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 One hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 3 times on record. Cardiff City have won 1, Northampton Town have won 2 and 0 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Cardiff City vs Northampton Town kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Cardiff City vs Northampton Town — frequently asked
When is Cardiff City vs Northampton Town played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League One.
Where is Cardiff City vs Northampton Town played?
Cardiff City host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Cardiff City vs Northampton Town started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Cardiff City vs Northampton Town live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Cardiff City vs Northampton Town part of?
The English Football League One in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League One
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League One hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Cardiff City and Northampton Town for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.