FootyMAD's Northampton Town match preview

Last updated : 04 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Northampton 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 4 wins, and Northampton have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was less than a year ago, in February 2009, with Northampton inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 28 FebCheltenham T.0-1NorthamptonLGE1
2008/2009Sat 09 AugNorthampton4 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 29 MarCheltenham T.1 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
2007/2008Sat 20 OctNorthampton2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 26 DecNorthampton2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 26 SepCheltenham T.0 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 FebCheltenham T.3 - 1NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Robins's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Northampton's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Cobblers have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 19 matches. Northampton find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.61147134
Northampton60247132

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Northampton Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.