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Northampton Town FC
Simon Compton
Brentford FC
Allan Sellers
League Round 10
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 12 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 3 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 3 | 40 | FA CUP FINAL | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 4 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 3 | - (n) | 2 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 4 | 12 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 4 | 30 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 4 | 40 | FA CUP FINAL | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 3 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 5 | 13 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 5 | 34 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 6 | 13 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 0 | - | 5 |
| 6 | 34 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 0 | - | 6 |
| 7 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 3 | | | 7 | - | 0 | - | 6 |
| 7 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 8 | - | 0 | - | 6 |
| 8 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 6 | | | 9 | - | 0 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 6 | | | 12 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 13 | 9 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 1 | - | 7 |
| 13 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 1 | - | 7 |
| 16 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 1 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 1 | - | 8 |
| 20 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 21 | 13 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 2 | - | 8 |
| 21 | 34 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 2 | | | 15 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
| 22 | 17 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
| 22 | 38 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 2 | - | 10 |
| 23 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 17 | - | 2 | - | 10 |
| 24 | 13 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 18 | - | 2 | - | 10 |
| 24 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 2 | - | 10 |
| 25 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 0④ | - (n) | 0⑤ | | /
| 19 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 29 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 3 | - | 11 |
| 31 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 31 | 14 | FA Cup Round 2 Replay | | 0⑤ | - | 0③ | | /
| 19 | - | 5 | - | 11 |
| 35 | 17 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 5 | - | 11 |
| 35 | 38 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 6 | - | 11 |
| 37 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 20 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 37 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 38 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 38 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 39 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 39 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 41 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 41 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 22 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 45 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 22 | - | 9 | - | 15 |
| 45 | 17 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 9 | - | 15 |
| 45 | 38 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 9 | - | 16 |
| 46 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 23 | - | 9 | - | 17 |
| 46 | 9 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 9 | - | 18 |
| 46 | 29 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 23 | - | 10 | - | 18 |
| 48 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 11 | - | 18 |
| 48 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 0 | - | 5 | | | 23 | - | 11 | - | 19 |
| 48 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 23 | - | 11 | - | 20 |
| 49 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 24 | - | 11 | - | 20 |
| 50 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 24 | - | 11 | - | 21 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Northampton Town FC placed 6th in the 2nd division in season 51.
• Brentford FC finished 2nd in the 3rd division last season and were promoted.
Northampton Town FC
• Walter Wilson (III/12 Sw) is questionable (knee injury) but may return today.
• Greg Rashford (V/6 Fw) is in line to make his 100th appearance for Northampton Town FC (currently at 98).
• Anir Tahiri (II/13 Fw) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Northampton Town FC (currently at 49).
Brentford FC
• Brentford FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• John Kosowski (II/16 Gk) has made 50 appearances for Brentford FC.
• Lance James (I/12 Fw) is set to make his 35th appearance for Brentford FC (currently at 34).
Head To Head Meetings
• Northampton Town FC and Brentford FC have met 56 times with 34 of those occurring in the League.
• Northampton Town FC have won 24, lost 21 and drawn 11 of 56 matches against Brentford FC.
• Brentford FC haven't won a league match at Sixfields Stadium since season 39.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Northampton Town FC | Position | Brentford FC |
| 16 | Goalkeeper | 16 |
| 11 | Sweeper | ✓ 15 |
| 40 | Defenders | 40 |
| 41 ✓ | Midfielders | 26 |
| 47 | Forwards | ✓ 56 |
| 15 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 16 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: NOR 1 – 1 BRE (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Northampton Town FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:1 FW:8
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Forwards are the decisive battleground — Brentford (56) edge Northampton (47) in attack, giving the visitors a slight but meaningful offensive advantage.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Artyom Szczesny (GK, TL:16) — NOR | John Kosowski (GK, TL:16) — BRE
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to be a tight 1-1 draw, with both goalkeepers evenly matched at 16 and defences level at 40 apiece. Northampton's home advantage adds a useful +9 boost, particularly through the forward line, helping them stay competitive against Brentford's superior attack. Claudio Zappi will be the player to watch, capable of unlocking Northampton's defence, but Felipe Fernandez in midfield will be crucial in disrupting Brentford's rhythm and keeping the hosts in the contest.
Match Notes
What are Brentford doing down the bottom 😱
Simon (Northampton Town FC) 06/06 - 6:35 PM
He is coming. !!!
Simon (Northampton Town FC) 06/06 - 6:35 PM
Have we even beaten him in ten years 😉
Simon (Northampton Town FC) 06/06 - 6:36 PM
Our poor 9th place Bees buzz into 3rd place Northampton. It is not fair we have to play Compo!
Allan (Brentford FC) 06/06 - 7:49 PM
Compo vs Sellers. One rushes in without thinking, the other is presumably thinking. Northampton at home should matter — whether Compi remembers that is another question entirely.
Olmec Head Marcus (Coventry City) 06/08 - 6:30 PM