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Cheltenham T. face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Wednesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 2 wins from the previous 6 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2004, the Diamonds carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Two match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 15 Jan | Cheltenham T. | 4 - 1 | Rushden & D. | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 18 Sep | Rushden & D. | 1 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Mon 06 May | Cheltenham T. | 3 - 1 | Rushden & D. | D3PO |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 02 Mar | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 1 | Rushden & D. | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 22 Sep | Rushden & D. | 1 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 03 Apr | Rushden & D. | 1 - 2 | Cheltenham T. | CONF |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 28 Nov | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 0 | Rushden & D. | CONF |
Recent respective form guides
Rushden & Diamonds have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.
The away form of Cheltenham T. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Robins, and 7 goals against.
Rushden & D. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches. Cheltenham T.'s total of 34 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rushden & D. | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 4 |
| Cheltenham T. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 11 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Cheltenham T. are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Rushden & D.. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rushden & D. | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Cheltenham T. | Undefeated in last 5 away games. 6 games since last defeat. |