FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Cheltenham Town v Boston United fixture

Cheltenham T. play host to Boston United at Whaddon Road on Saturday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the 4 previous meetings, 2 have been drawn, and 2 won by the Robins.

The last time the two teams met at Cheltenham T. was more than a decade ago, in March 1992, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 11 OctBoston Utd.3 - 1Cheltenham T.LD3
1991/1992Sat 28 MarCheltenham T.1-1Boston Utd.CONF
1991/1992Sat 07 SepBoston Utd.3 - 3Cheltenham T.CONF
1990/1991Wed 01 MayCheltenham T.5 - 0Boston Utd.CONF
1990/1991Wed 17 AprBoston Utd.2 - 1Cheltenham T.CONF
1989/1990Sat 07 AprBoston Utd.2 - 1Cheltenham T.CONF
1989/1990Sat 06 JanCheltenham T.0 - 0Boston Utd.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Boston Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pilgrims have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Cheltenham T. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 36 points from their 30 games played so far, Boston Utd. are currently lying in 19th place in Nationwide League Division Three having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 28 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6231339
Boston Utd.6213677

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Boston Utd.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Boston Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.