Stockport County are narrowly favored to win — recent League One form shows Stockport sitting higher in the table with better away results and bookmakers list Stockport around 2.10 while Northampton are about 3.30 on many markets, reflecting Stockport’s stronger run this month and superior goal difference.

The match kicks off on 1/1/2026 at 3:00:00 PM GMT (UK local time) which is 15:00 GMT for Northampton Town vs Stockport County at Sixfields/Edgeley scheduling.

The fixture will be played at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton (capacity ~8,203), a compact League One ground with a modern main stand and close-quarters atmosphere that tends to favour teams set up for quick transitions.

Prediction: Stockport County to win or draw (Double Chance) with implied combined odds near 1.45 given Stockport’s superior form and recent defensive record; a cautious moneyline pick would be Stockport at ~2.10 while the safer play is Under/Over markets — Expect a low-scoring 0-2 or 1-2 with Stockport’s away defensive solidity key (DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports).

Head-to-head: In their recent meetings over the last three seasons Stockport have the edge with more wins and a better goal return — across the last 6 competitive meetings Stockport lead with approximately 4 wins to Northampton’s 1 and 1 draw, average goals per game around 2.4, with Stockport scoring more away goals in those ties.