FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Macclesfield Town fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Macclesfield Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, Robins have recorded 3 wins, and Macclesfield have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in December 2003, as the Robins squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 20 NovMacclesfield0 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 07 FebMacclesfield1 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecCheltenham T.3-2MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Sat 06 AprMacclesfield1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 20 NovCheltenham T.4 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2000/2001Tue 06 MarCheltenham T.1 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2000/2001Sat 14 OctMacclesfield2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Robins have scored 4, a worringly large 7 have been leaked at the other end.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Silkmen have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Cheltenham T. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 57 points from their 44 matches. Macclesfield are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 72 points from 44 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.62138107
Macclesfield6132676

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cheltenham T. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. No sequences of note
Macclesfield Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.