Northamptonshire vs Lancashire predictions, Apr 03, 2026

County Championship Two Cricket, on Friday,

Northamptonshire

Lancashire

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

As Northamptonshire prepares to host Lancashire in the County Championship Two on April 3, 2026, both sides face the challenge of seeking early momentum in the season. The match takes place at the Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, where home conditions could provide some strategic advantage.

Recent form shows that both teams enter this match without any wins from their prior outings, which makes this encounter particularly intriguing. For Northamptonshire, the focus will likely be on building a cohesive batting lineup capable of establishing a solid foundation against Lancashire’s attack. In contrast, Lancashire may look to leverage their experience to seize early bowling advantages, aiming to put pressure on the home side.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.3 for Northamptonshire and a more favorable 1.6 for Lancashire, reflecting an expectation that the visitors may have a slight edge, potentially due to their historical performances. This match promises to be a tightly contested battle, with both teams eager to secure crucial points early in the season. Ultimately, the outcome remains uncertain, making for a thrilling contest as players vie for dominance on the field.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-28T03:52:02+00:00.

Northamptonshire
40.8%
Lancashire
59.2%

Outrights of County Championship Two Cricket Lancashire: 21.76% Northamptonshire: 7.42%

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.3 1.6
MarathonBet 2.35 1.61

Latest Results

24.09.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 189:429
15.09.25 Gloucestershire Gladiators – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 241:206
13.09.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Hampshire County Cricket Club – 158:155
08.09.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Glamorgan County Cricket Club – 413:467
03.09.25 Surrey County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 147:154
24.09.25 Glamorgan County Cricket Club – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 265:374
15.09.25 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Middlesex County Cricket Club – 375:211
13.09.25 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Somerset County Cricket Club – 159:182
08.09.25 Kent County Cricket Club – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 293:284
06.09.25 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Kent County Cricket Club – 156:153

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northamptonshire won 2.
  • Lancashire will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northamptonshire won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 4165:4746. (average 208.3:237.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northamptonshire won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1746:2206. (average 174.6:220.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.08.25 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Abandoned
    04.07.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 177:181
    08.06.25 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 156:180
    09.05.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Lancashire County Cricket Club – 238:276
    11.04.25 Lancashire County Cricket Club – Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – 228:496

    Standings

    2025

    Pts W L D N/R Pts
    1 Leicestershire 14 7 1 6 0 7203:6423 241
    2 Glamorgan 14 5 3 6 0 7616:6599 193
    3 Derbyshire 14 3 2 9 0 7306:8042 188
    4 Middlesex 14 5 4 5 0 7311:6979 182
    5 Lancashire 14 3 3 8 0 7635:7636 175
    6 Gloucestershire 14 2 4 8 0 8137:7994 166
    7 Northamptonshire 14 2 6 6 0 7199:7947 143
    8 Kent 14 2 6 6 0 7153:7940 114

    County Championship Two Cricket Outrights

    1. Durham: 3.75 (21.76%)

    2. Lancashire: 3.75 (21.76%)

    3. Worcestershire: 5.5 (14.84%)

    4. Derbyshire: 6 (13.6%)

    5. Middlesex: 7.5 (10.88%)

    6. Northamptonshire: 11 (7.42%)

    7. Kent: 15 (5.44%)

    8. Gloucestershire: 19 (4.3%)

    Northamptonshire – Lancashire and other County Championship Two Cricket events on our partner.

  • County Championship Two Cricket

    Related Articles

    0 Comment