Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Match Preview
A festive Boxing Day cracker awaits at the John Smith’s Stadium on Friday, 26 December 2025. Huddersfield Town, currently sitting just outside the playoff places in 7th (31 points), welcome mid-table Northampton Town (12th, 27 points) for the second time in just over two weeks. The sides played out a tense 1–1 draw at Sixfields earlier this month, but both teams arrive in West Yorkshire brimming with confidence after impressive 3–1 victories in their last outings. With the playoff spots in sight, the Terriers will be desperate to turn one point into three on home soil.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Match Info
- Competition: League One (Matchday 22)
- Venue: John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield (Capacity: 24,121)
- Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
- Kickoff: 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 10:00 ET
- Referee: TBC (EFL Appointment)
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Match Stakes
Huddersfield Town (7th — 31 pts):
- Win → Moves to 34 pts; likely breaks into the top 6 playoff zone.
- Draw → Maintains the unbeaten run but viewed as a missed opportunity at home.
- Loss → Allows Northampton to close the gap to just 1 point; dampens playoff momentum.
Northampton Town (12th — 27 pts):
- Win → Moves to 30 pts; propels them into the top-half conversation and playoff periphery.
- Draw → A solid point on the road against a promotion contender.
- Loss → Stays mid-table; gap to the top 6 likely widens to double digits.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Team News
Huddersfield Town:
- Nicholls L. — Available (Starting GK)
- Helik M. — Available (Defensive Leader)
- Koroma J. — Available (Top Scorer)
- Charles D. — Available (Key Striker)
- Status: No major fresh injuries reported after the Rotherham win, but rotation is possible due to the busy festive schedule.
Northampton Town:
- Hoskins S. — Available (Captain & Talisman)
- Pinnock M. — Available (Creative Hub)
- Guthrie J. — Available (Defensive Rock)
- McGeehan C. — Questionable (Fatigue)
- Status: Manager likely to stick with the winning formula from the Wimbledon victory.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Huddersfield Town
- 20/12 — 3–1 vs Rotherham (League One)
- 13/12 — 1–1 vs Wigan (League One)
- 10/12 — 1–1 vs Northampton (League One)
- 06/12 — 2–3 vs Cardiff (League One)
- 03/12 — 2–0 vs Lincoln (EFL Trophy)
Northampton Town
- 20/12 — 3–1 vs AFC Wimbledon (League One)
- 13/12 — 1–2 vs Peterborough (League One)
- 10/12 — 1–1 vs Huddersfield (League One)
- 03/12 — 2–0 vs Wycombe (EFL Trophy)
- 29/11 — 3–0 vs Plymouth (League One)
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 10/12/2025 — Northampton 1–1 Huddersfield (League One)
- 01/02/2025 — Northampton 3–2 Huddersfield (League One)
- 21/09/2024 — Huddersfield 1–3 Northampton (League One)
- 31/08/2011 — Northampton 1–2 Huddersfield (EFL Trophy)
- 10/01/2009 — Northampton 1–1 Huddersfield (League One)
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Huddersfield Town (3-5-2)
Nicholls; Pearson, Helik, Lonwijk; Sorensen, Wiles, Kane, Evans, Miller; Koroma, Charles
Northampton Town (4-2-3-1)
Burge; McGowan, Guthrie, Magloire, Koiki; Sowerby, Fox; Hoskins, McGeehan, Pinnock; Morton
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Impact Bench
Huddersfield Town: Healey (Poacher), Radulovic (Physical option)
Northampton Town: Eaves (Target man), Fosu (Pace on wing)
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Tactical Analysis
Huddersfield Town
Michael Duff’s (or current manager’s) side will look to dominate territorially at the John Smith’s. The key battleground will be the flanks, where Lasse Sorensen and Mickel Miller provide width. Huddersfield must be clinical; they have drawn too many games recently (1-1 vs Wigan and Northampton). Expect them to target Northampton’s full-backs with direct balls into the channels for Josh Koroma.
Northampton Town
Jon Brady’s men are resilient and dangerous on the counter. Having beaten Huddersfield 3–1 at this venue in 2024, they know how to win here. They will sit deep, absorb pressure, and release Sam Hoskins and Mitch Pinnock quickly. Set-pieces will be a major weapon, with Jon Guthrie a constant threat in the air.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Key Battles
- Koroma vs McGowan — Huddersfield’s tricky winger vs Northampton’s gritty fullback.
- Helik vs Morton — Aerial duel between defensive giant and striker.
- Wiles vs Sowerby — Battle for midfield control.
- Nicholls vs Hoskins — Town keeper must stop the Cobblers’ legend.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Spotlight Players
Huddersfield Town — Ben Wiles
The midfielder is the engine of this team. His ability to drive forward and contribute goals (as seen this season) is vital for breaking down stubborn defenses like Northampton’s.
Northampton Town — Sam Hoskins
The long-serving talisman continues to deliver. He scored in the recent 1–1 draw and loves the big occasion. If Northampton are to steal points, Hoskins will likely be involved.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Prediction
Huddersfield Town 2–1 Northampton Town
This will be tight, as evidenced by the recent 1–1 draw. However, home advantage on Boxing Day often plays a huge role. Huddersfield’s attack is slightly more potent, and they should have enough quality to edge a narrow victory and climb into the playoff spots.
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score — YES (H2H trend supports this)
- Huddersfield to Win — Value Bet
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — Where to Watch
- UK: Sky Sports+ (Red Button)
- International: iFollow (Select Regions)
Huddersfield Town vs Northampton Town — FAQs
Q: When is the Huddersfield vs Northampton match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 26 December 2025, at 15:00 GMT.
Q: Who won the last meeting?
A: It was a 1–1 draw on 10 December 2025.
Q: Is this a local derby?
A: No, but it is a competitive fixture with Northampton winning the last encounter at the John Smith’s Stadium (Sept 2024).
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