English EFL Trophy, Sixfields Stadium (Northampton) on Tuesday,
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As Northampton Town prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion U21 in the English EFL Trophy on August 18, 2026, fans can anticipate a competitive clash filled with tactical nuances. Northampton arrives with a modest recent record, securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches. Their ability to harness home advantage could be pivotal, especially given their understanding of the local pitch conditions, which often favor a more physical and direct style of play.
In contrast, Brighton & Hove Albion U21 should not be underestimated despite having played only one match recently, which they won. This youthful squad typically emphasizes possession and fluid movement, looking to exploit spaces and create goal-scoring opportunities through intricate passing sequences. Their recent form, albeit limited, suggests a growing confidence that could present challenges for the home side.
Bookmakers currently favor Northampton with odds of 1.51 for a home win compared to 5 for an away victory. While the odds suggest a belief in the home side’s potential, this fixture could swing either way depending on which team executes their game plan more effectively. As the matchup unfolds, both teams will seek to assert their tactical strengths and advance in this knockout competition.
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| Northampton 60.5% |
Draw 21.3% |
Brighton & Hove U21 18.3% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.50 | 4.20 | 4.75 | |
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1.52 | 4.40 | 5.24 | |
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1.53 | 4.10 | 4.50 | |
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1.49 | 4.30 | 5.11 | |
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1.48 | 4.30 | 5.10 | |
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1.54 | 4.52 | 5.18 | |
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1.54 | 4.40 | 4.90 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 Northampton Town – Swindon Town – 0:0 08.08.26 Leicester City – Northampton Town – 1:0 01.08.26 Solihull Moors – Northampton Town – 2:4 28.07.26 Cambridge United – Northampton Town – 0:0 22.07.26 Southend United – Northampton Town – 1:3 |
14.08.26 Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – Millwall U21 – 2:0 16.05.26 Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – Manchester United U21 – 1:0 08.05.26 Tottenham Hotspur U21 – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – 1:3 04.05.26 Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – West Ham United U21 – 3:0 24.04.26 Ipswich Town U21 – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.11.21 Northampton Town – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – 1:2 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Lincoln | Huddersfield | 0 : 2 |
| 2 | Salford | Rotherham | 2 : 7 |
| 3 | Doncaster | Chesterfield | 5 : 1 |
| 4 | Tranmere | Fleetwood | 0 : 3 |
| 5 | Bolton | Bradford City | 3 : 0 |
| 6 | Port Vale | Barnsley | 5 : 0 |
| 7 | Crewe | Stockport County | 1 : 2 |
| 8 | Harrogate | Blackpool | 4 : 2 |
| 9 | Luton | Exeter | 4 : 0 |
| 10 | Swindon | Peterborough | 1 : 0 |
| 11 | Bristol Rovers | Cambridge Utd | 3 : 2 |
| 12 | Leyton Orient | Plymouth | 0 : 1 |
| 13 | Cardiff | AFC Wimbledon | 1 : 5 |
| 14 | Colchester | West Ham U21 | 0 : 1 |
| 15 | Northampton | Wycombe | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Stevenage | Walsall | 1 : 2 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Huddersfield | Rotherham | 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Doncaster | Fleetwood | 3 : 1 |
| 3 | Bolton | Port Vale | 0 : 1 |
| 4 | Stockport County | Harrogate | 2 : 1 |
| 5 | Luton | Swindon | 1 : 2 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | Plymouth | 3 : 4 |
| 7 | AFC Wimbledon | West Ham U21 | 4 : 2 |
| 8 | Northampton | Walsall | 4 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Huddersfield | Doncaster | 1 : 2 |
| 2 | Port Vale | Stockport County | 0 : 4 |
| 3 | Luton | Plymouth | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | AFC Wimbledon | Northampton | 1 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Doncaster | Stockport County | 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Luton | Northampton | 2 : 1 |
Final
| 1 | Stockport County | Luton | 1 : 3 |
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