What channel is Northampton v Grimsby on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Northampton v Grimsby being played?

At Sixfields Stadium, capacity 7,798. Northampton are the home side.

What form are Northampton and Grimsby in?

Last league results, most recent first. Northampton: L W D L L. Grimsby: D L L L L (winless in 5).

Who are the top scorers for Northampton and Grimsby?

Grimsby: Kieran Green (4). League Two goals only.

Who is the favourite in Northampton v Grimsby?

Arena Rete's model makes Northampton favourites (41%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-0. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Northampton and Grimsby last meet?

On 17 Oct 2026 (League Two): Grimsby 0-2 Northampton.

Where can I follow Northampton v Grimsby live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

League Two · matchday 25 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 13:34

What channel is Northampton v Grimsby on?

Northampton v Grimsby kicks off on Saturday 16 January at 3pm UK time, at Sixfields Stadium, in League Two, matchday 25. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Northampton are 23rd with 10 points from 10 matches (2 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost); Grimsby are 17th with 14 points from 12 (3 won, 5 drawn, 4 lost), winless in 5. Goals: Northampton have scored 6 and conceded 8 (-2), Grimsby have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0). Northampton have taken 5 points from 5 home matches, Grimsby 4 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Kieran Green (4) for Grimsby. Arena Rete's model makes Northampton favourites (41%), with 1-0 the most likely score. In the 10 previous meetings on record: 4 wins for Northampton, 3 draws, 3 wins for Grimsby. They have already met once this season: Grimsby 0-2 Northampton.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 16 January · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumSixfields StadiumCapacity7,798Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Northampton v Grimsby in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Northampton v Grimsby yet. The UK rights to League Two are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected League Two matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry League Two:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Northampton23rd · 10 points from 10

LWDLL

Tue 20 OctNorthampton 0-1 Tranmere
Sat 17 OctGrimsby 0-2 Northampton
Sat 10 OctYork 1-1 Northampton
Sat 3 OctNorthampton -1--1 Oldham
Sat 26 SeptPort Vale -1--1 Northampton

At home in the league: 1-2-2 (W-D-L), 3 scored, 3 conceded

Grimsby17th · 14 points from 12 · winless in 5

DLLLL

Away in the league: 0-4-2 (W-D-L), 7 scored, 9 concededTop scorer: Kieran Green (4)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Northampton are 23rd, in the relegation zone: 7 pts off the play-offs. Grimsby are 17th: 3 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. 4 points separate the two sides.

In League Two: The top three go up automatically. Play-offs from fourth to seventh. The bottom two are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Northampton v GrimsbyArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

41%32%27%

Northampton 41%draw 32%Grimsby 27%

Most likely score1-017% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsUnder27% over · 73% under

Both teams to scoreNo35% yes

Goals the model expects1.04 – 0.78Northampton – Grimsby

Poisson model on 10 league matches for Northampton and 12 for Grimsby; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Northampton v Grimsby down the years

4Northampton wins

3draws

3Grimsby wins

10 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Northampton 16, Grimsby 10 · 2.6 per match

17 Oct 2026Grimsby0-2NorthamptonLeague Two
18 Feb 2023Northampton1-2GrimsbyLeague Two
6 Aug 2022Grimsby1-1NorthamptonLeague Two
29 Feb 2020Grimsby0-3NorthamptonLeague Two
23 Nov 2019Northampton2-0GrimsbyLeague Two
16 Mar 2019Grimsby0-0NorthamptonLeague Two
24 Nov 2018Northampton2-2GrimsbyLeague Two
7 Dec 2013Grimsby2-0NorthamptonFA Cup
2 Apr 2010Grimsby3-2NorthamptonLeague Two
14 Nov 2009Northampton3-0GrimsbyLeague Two

The last meeting was on 17 Oct 2026: Grimsby 0-2 Northampton. With Northampton at home: 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win in 4 matches, goals 8-4. Northampton last won this fixture on 17 Oct 2026 (Grimsby 0-2 Northampton). Grimsby last won it on 18 Feb 2023 (Northampton 1-2 Grimsby).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

Northampton on the left, Grimsby on the right: league matches only, 10 and 12 played.

2-4-4Won-drawn-lost3-5-4

1.00Points per match1.17

0.70Goals scored per match1.25

0.80Goals conceded per match1.25

3Clean sheets4

5Failed to score3

1-2-2 · 5 ptsHome record v away record0-4-2 · 4 pts

46.4% (16th of 24)Possession53.9% (8th of 24)

3.80 (14th of 24)Shots on target4.67 (5th of 24)

11.60 (16th of 24)Total shots15.67 (4th of 24)

5.60 (8th of 24)Corners6.67 (2nd of 24)

14 (23rd of 24)Yellow cards20 (14th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Northampton v Grimsby kick off?: Saturday 16 January at 3pm UK time, at Sixfields Stadium.
What channel is Northampton v Grimsby on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Northampton v Grimsby on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Northampton v Grimsby highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Northampton v Grimsby being played?: At Sixfields Stadium, capacity 7,798. Northampton are the home side.
Where are Northampton and Grimsby in the table?: Northampton are 23rd with 10 points from 10 matches; Grimsby are 17th with 14 points from 12. Northampton are 23rd, in the relegation zone: 7 pts off the play-offs. Grimsby are 17th: 3 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Northampton and Grimsby in?: Last league results, most recent first. Northampton: L W D L L. Grimsby: D L L L L (winless in 5).
Who are the top scorers for Northampton and Grimsby?: Grimsby: Kieran Green (4). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in Northampton v Grimsby?: Arena Rete's model makes Northampton favourites (41%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-0. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Grimsby?: 10 meetings on record: 4 wins for Northampton, 3 draws, 3 wins for Grimsby; goals 16-10.
When did Northampton and Grimsby last meet?: On 17 Oct 2026 (League Two): Grimsby 0-2 Northampton.
Where can I follow Northampton v Grimsby live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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