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Northampton Town

Tier 4EFL League TwoSixfields, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
1897
Ground
Sixfields Stadium8,203 seats · opened 1994
Full name
Northampton Town Football Club
Website
ntfc.co.uk

Who owns Northampton Town

Controlled since 30 September 2026 by Sports Alpha Capital, the group of João Xavier, Tim Chamberlain and former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato, which took 70% of Northampton Town Ventures, the club's parent; the register shows Invenciveis UK Ltd, held by João Vitor Xavier Marques, with 50–75% from that date, and Kelvin Thomas, David Bower and Nigel Le Quesne keep 30%.

Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: Portugal

As of 4 October 2026High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, BBC News, Companies House, Companies House, Companies House

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamThe Northampton Town Football Club LimitedPrivate limited company, England, Companies House 00183917
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    Northampton Town Ventures LimitedPrivate limited company, EnglandFigure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – 75% or more
    • Stake not knowncontrols
      Invenciveis UK LimitedPrivate limited company, EnglandSince 30 September 2026, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
      What the source says
      Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%

Changes of control

  1. 30 September 2026

    Invenciveis UK Limited took control (70%).

    The BBC names the buyer as Sports Alpha Capital (SAC), taking 70% of Northampton Town Ventures Limited; the register shows Invenciveis UK Ltd with 50–75% from the completion date. Approved by the Independent Football Regulator and the EFL. No price was disclosed.

    High confidenceSources: BBC Sport, Companies House

    What the source says
    The takeover of Northampton Town by a consortium including former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has been completed.
Sources12

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