Álvaro Hernández
Dailysports's expert
On February 15, at Sixfields, Northampton will host Wrexham in the 32nd round of England’s League One. For this match, I suggest betting on goals, cards, or the winner.
Northampton
Having briefly appeared in England’s top division in the 1960s, Northampton quickly dropped down to the fourth tier and have never managed to return to the Championship or its predecessors. Recently, the "Cobblers" have been trying to establish themselves in League One. After earning promotion in 2023, they secured a relatively safe 14th-place finish.
This season, results have been mixed, and the managerial change hasn’t brought drastic improvements. Late last year, the club appointed former footballer Kevin Nolan as head coach, though he lacks significant managerial experience. Wins have become more frequent, but losses have remained an issue, particularly in January. However, recent victories over Huddersfield and Mansfield suggest some progress.
Wrexham
Wrexham is an intriguing example of how Hollywood investment—courtesy of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney—can transform a modest British club (based in Wales) into a rising force. This is more than just an entertainment project; their serious commitment has already brought significant progress, with Wrexham reaching League One in 2024.
The club has no intention of stopping there, continuing to battle for a top position. However, winter was a tough period, with just one win and four points from five January fixtures. That said, they started February strongly, securing an away win at Crawley, thrashing Port Vale, and edging out Bolton.
Match Facts:
- Northampton has won its last two matches.
- On average, the "Cobblers" score 0.97 goals and concede 1.5 goals per game.
- Wrexham is on a three-match winning streak.
Head-to-Head (H2H):
At the start of the century, Northampton secured two wins with a draw in between. However, their long-awaited recent encounter saw Wrexham claim victory.
Prediction: Northampton vs Wrexham
Bookmakers favor the visitors. Wrexham has regained form, remains highly motivated, and should secure another win (Odds: 1.98).
