What channel is Tranmere v Northampton on in the UK?

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

Where is Tranmere v Northampton being played?

At Prenton Park, capacity 16,567. Tranmere are the home side.

What form are Tranmere and Northampton in?

Last league results, most recent first. Tranmere: W L D L D. Northampton: L W D L L.

Who is the favourite in Tranmere v Northampton?

Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (44%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-0. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Tranmere and Northampton last meet?

On 20 Oct 2026 (League Two): Northampton 0-1 Tranmere.

Where can I follow Tranmere v Northampton live?

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

League Two · matchday 26 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 23:36

What channel is Tranmere v Northampton on?

Tranmere v Northampton kicks off on Tuesday 19 January at 7:45pm UK time, at Prenton Park, in League Two, matchday 26. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12 matches (3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost); Northampton are 23rd with 10 points from 10 (2 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost). Goals: Tranmere have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0), Northampton have scored 6 and conceded 8 (-2). Tranmere have taken 9 points from 6 home matches, Northampton 5 points from 5 away matches. Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (44%), with 1-0 the most likely score. In the 9 previous meetings on record: 2 wins for Tranmere, 2 draws, 5 wins for Northampton. They have already met once this season: Northampton 0-1 Tranmere.

Kick-off7:45pmTuesday 19 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 refereeStadiumPrenton ParkCapacity16,567Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Tranmere v Northampton in the UK

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No channel has been announced for Tranmere v Northampton 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.

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Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

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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 →

Tranmere13th · 15 points from 12

WLDLD

At home in the league: 2-3-1 (W-D-L), 9 scored, 6 conceded

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

Away in the league: 1-2-2 (W-D-L), 4 scored, 5 conceded

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Northampton are 23rd, in the relegation zone: 7 pts off the play-offs. 5 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

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Tranmere v NorthamptonArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

44%32%24%

Tranmere 44%draw 32%Northampton 24%

Most likely score1-018% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsUnder28% over · 72% under

Both teams to scoreNo35% yes

Goals the model expects1.11 – 0.72Tranmere – Northampton

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

Head-to-head record

Tranmere v Northampton down the years

2Tranmere wins

2draws

5Northampton wins

9 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Tranmere 7, Northampton 11 · 2 per match

20 Oct 2026Northampton0-1TranmereLeague Two
8 May 2023Tranmere0-1NorthamptonLeague Two
3 Dec 2022Northampton0-0TranmereLeague Two
5 Mar 2022Northampton3-2TranmereLeague Two
23 Oct 2021Tranmere0-2NorthamptonLeague Two
5 Feb 2019Tranmere1-2NorthamptonLeague Two
1 Sept 2018Northampton1-1TranmereLeague Two
14 Mar 2015Northampton1-0TranmereLeague Two
28 Dec 2014Tranmere2-1NorthamptonLeague Two

The last meeting was on 20 Oct 2026: Northampton 0-1 Tranmere. With Tranmere at home: 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins in 4 matches, goals 3-6. Tranmere last won this fixture on 20 Oct 2026 (Northampton 0-1 Tranmere). Northampton last won it on 8 May 2023 (Tranmere 0-1 Northampton).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

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

3-6-3Won-drawn-lost2-4-4

1.25Points per match1.00

1.25Goals scored per match0.70

1.25Goals conceded per match0.80

4Clean sheets3

2Failed to score5

2-3-1 · 9 ptsHome record v away record1-2-2 · 5 pts

46.3% (17th of 24)Possession46.4% (16th of 24)

4.08 (9th of 24)Shots on target3.80 (14th of 24)

11.42 (17th of 24)Total shots11.60 (16th of 24)

3.50 (24th of 24)Corners5.60 (8th of 24)

26 (9th of 24)Yellow cards14 (23rd of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Tranmere v Northampton kick off?: Tuesday 19 January at 7:45pm UK time, at Prenton Park.
What channel is Tranmere v Northampton on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Tranmere v Northampton 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 Tranmere v Northampton highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Tranmere v Northampton being played?: At Prenton Park, capacity 16,567. Tranmere are the home side.
Where are Tranmere and Northampton in the table?: Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12 matches; Northampton are 23rd with 10 points from 10. Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. Northampton are 23rd, in the relegation zone: 7 pts off the play-offs.
What form are Tranmere and Northampton in?: Last league results, most recent first. Tranmere: W L D L D. Northampton: L W D L L.
Who is the favourite in Tranmere v Northampton?: Arena Rete's model makes Tranmere favourites (44%), 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 Tranmere and Northampton?: 9 meetings on record: 2 wins for Tranmere, 2 draws, 5 wins for Northampton; goals 7-11.
When did Tranmere and Northampton last meet?: On 20 Oct 2026 (League Two): Northampton 0-1 Tranmere.
Where can I follow Tranmere v Northampton live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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