FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 17 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chester City v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Chester City at The Saunders Honda Stadium on Saturday afternoon, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having come through the challenge on 2 of the previous 3 occassions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Cheltenham T. inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Blues in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 17 JanChester City0 - 1Cheltenham T.FAC
2005/2006Sat 07 JanCheltenham T.2 - 2Chester CityFAC
2005/2006Mon 26 DecCheltenham T.1 - 0Chester CityLGE2
2004/2005Tue 01 FebChester City0 - 3Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Fri 08 OctCheltenham T.0 - 0Chester CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 29 AprCheltenham T.1 - 0Chester CityLGE2
1999/2000Tue 19 OctChester City2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Chester City's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Blues have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Cheltenham T.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Chester City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 35 matches. Cheltenham T.'s total of 54 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chester City60152121
Cheltenham T.63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at The Saunders Honda Stadium with Cheltenham T. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Chester City Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 2 away matches.