When and where is Cardiff vs Northampton?

Cardiff vs Northampton was played on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 14:00 UTC and finished 5–1. The venue is Cardiff City Stadium. It is a League One fixture.

What is the recent form of Cardiff and Northampton?

Cardiff: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 5 matches, 14–8 on goals. Northampton: 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats in the last 5 matches, 5–14 on goals.

Where are Cardiff and Northampton in the table?

Cardiff are 2nd with 91 points; Northampton are 24th with 35.

Have Cardiff and Northampton met recently?

Yes: 2 meetings on record — 2 won by Cardiff, 0 by Northampton and 0 draws. The last one, on 25 Apr 2026, finished Cardiff 5–1 Northampton.

Is there a FootballEdge pick on Cardiff vs Northampton?

No. Our numbers on this match were not clear enough for a pick — we publish fewer picks on purpose.

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Every batch of picks gets a SHA-256 fingerprint minutes before kick-off, timestamped by an independent authority and anchored in the Bitcoin blockchain. Anyone can check it on our proof page.

Cardiff 5–1 Northampton — 25 Apr 2026

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Cardiff5–1

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High

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Expected goals trend

Expected goals created in each team's last ten completed matches.

Expected goals trend

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Expected goals trend
Matches	Cardiff	Northampton
−10	1.98	1.63
−9	2.24	2.46
−8	0.60	0.21
−7	1.37	1.86
−6	2.92	2.00
−5	1.79	1.46
−4	2.60	1.29
−3	1.05	0.99
−2	3.67	1.01
−1	0.91	0.33

Score probability matrix

Probability (%) of every scoreline. Home goals down the side, away goals along the top. The outlined cell is the most likely single score — it is not a prediction.

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League One

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Lincoln	46	31	10	5	+48	103
2	Cardiff	46	27	10	9	+40	91
3	Bolton	49	22	18	9	+23	84
4	Stockport County	49	24	11	14	+13	83
5	Bradford	48	22	11	15	+5	77
21	Exeter City	46	12	13	21	-9	49
22	Port Vale	46	10	12	24	-25	42
23	Rotherham	46	10	11	25	-30	41
24	Northampton	46	9	8	29	-35	35

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Cardiff vs Northampton: key facts and questions

When and where is Cardiff vs Northampton?: Cardiff vs Northampton was played on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 14:00 UTC and finished 5–1. The venue is Cardiff City Stadium. It is a League One fixture.
What is the recent form of Cardiff and Northampton?: Cardiff: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last 5 matches, 14–8 on goals. Northampton: 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats in the last 5 matches, 5–14 on goals.
Where are Cardiff and Northampton in the table?: Cardiff are 2nd with 91 points; Northampton are 24th with 35.
Have Cardiff and Northampton met recently?: Yes: 2 meetings on record — 2 won by Cardiff, 0 by Northampton and 0 draws. The last one, on 25 Apr 2026, finished Cardiff 5–1 Northampton.
Is there a FootballEdge pick on Cardiff vs Northampton?: No. Our numbers on this match were not clear enough for a pick — we publish fewer picks on purpose.
How can I check a pick wasn't changed after kick-off?: Every batch of picks gets a SHA-256 fingerprint minutes before kick-off, timestamped by an independent authority and anchored in the Bitcoin blockchain. Anyone can check it on our proof page. How to check a sealed pick