The biggest wins in betting on Northampton Town

Northampton Town Football Club, which plays in the lower divisions of the English leagues, rarely makes headlines in the betting world. However, the history of this modest club from League 1 and League 2 in England includes several impressive cases when bets on their matches brought significant winnings to fans and players.

Victory over Liverpool in the League Cup (2010)

One of the most famous matches in Northampton Town's history was their clash with Liverpool in the third round of the League Cup on 22 September 2010. At that time, Northampton was playing in League Two, England's fourth-tier division, while Liverpool was a Premier League giant, despite temporary difficulties. The odds for a Northampton win at bookmakers such as zolobet.org.uk reached 10.00 and above in this match, making them clear underdogs.

The match took place at Anfield Stadium. In regular time, the teams drew 2-2, which was already a sensation. Billy McKay and Michael Jacobs scored for Northampton, while Liverpool responded with accurate strikes from Milan Jovanovic and David N'Gog. In extra time, Northampton maintained their concentration, and in the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Chris Dunn became the hero, saving key shots. Northampton's 4-2 penalty shootout victory shocked the football world.

Unexpected defeat of Crewe Alexandra (2015)

Another match that brought big wins took place on 17 October 2015, when Northampton Town hosted Crewe Alexandra in League Two. Northampton were in mid-table at the time, while Crewe were considered a strong mid-table side. The odds for a big Northampton win by a margin of three or more goals were high, around 7.00–8.00.

The game at Sixfields Stadium began with a quick goal from Mark Richards in the 11th minute. Northampton then continued to dominate: Lawson D'Ata and John-Joe O'Toole scored before half-time, and in the second half Richards scored twice and Dominic Cala-Loughlin added a fifth. The final score of 5–0 came as a complete surprise to analysts and bookmakers.

Draw with Manchester United in the League Cup (2004)

Another memorable match took place on 20 January 2004, when Northampton Town faced Manchester United in the fourth round of the League Cup. Northampton, playing in the third division, were considered clear underdogs against Sir Alex Ferguson's team. The odds for a draw in this match were as high as 6.00, and for a Northampton win, 15.00.

The game at Sixfields Stadium was a real triumph for Northampton. Despite Manchester United's star-studded line-up, which included players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, Northampton managed to put up a fight. Chris Hargreaves' goal in the 27th minute put United ahead, but Northampton responded with a precise strike from Richard Walker in the 61st minute. The final score of 1-1 was a sensation, although Manchester United still won in extra time.

Fans who bet on a draw received significant winnings. For example, a £20 bet on a draw could have yielded around £120. 

Victory over West Ham in a friendly match (2008)

The friendly match against West Ham on 26 July 2008 also went down in Northampton's history as a game that brought luck to bettors. Despite its friendly status, the odds for a Northampton win were high at around 5.50, as West Ham played in the Premier League and Northampton was in League One.

The match at Sixfields ended 1-0 in favour of Northampton thanks to a goal by Liam Davis in the 35th minute. West Ham dominated possession but failed to convert their chances, while Northampton defended well and took advantage of their opportunity.