FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the York City v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. pack their bags to visit York City at Bootham Crecent on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Its been a kind fixture in the past, resulting in a win each time for the Robins.

The previous match played between the two at Bootham Crecent was within the last three years, in December 2001, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovCheltenham T.1 - 1York CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 09 MarCheltenham T.4 - 0York CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 15 DecYork City1 - 3Cheltenham T.LD3
2000/2001Tue 20 MarCheltenham T.1 - 1York CityLD3
2000/2001Sat 19 AugYork City0 - 2Cheltenham T.LD3
1999/2000Sat 15 AprCheltenham T.0 - 1York CityLD3
1999/2000Tue 28 DecYork City1 - 2Cheltenham T.LD3

Recent respective form guides

York City's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Minstermen have scored 4, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Cheltenham T. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Robins have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

York City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Three with a return of just 43 points from their 41 games thus far. Cheltenham T. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 51 points from their 42 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City60242112
Cheltenham T.6114584

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Robins out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at York City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
York City Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Not won in the 15 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. Not won in previous 7 away matches.