FM Preview: Barnet v Northampton Town 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnet v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Barnet at Underhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Cobblers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 6 and win only 2 of the 11 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 28 DecBarnet0 - 0NorthamptonLGE2
2009/2010Fri 04 SepNorthampton1 - 3BarnetLGE2
2006/2007Sat 02 DecBarnet4 - 1NorthamptonFAC
2005/2006Sat 10 DecBarnet0 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2005/2006Tue 09 AugNorthampton1 - 2BarnetLGE2
2001/2002Tue 30 OctNorthampton0 - 1BarnetASSM
1999/2000Sat 26 FebNorthampton1 - 0BarnetLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barnet have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Bees have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Cobblers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Barnet find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 16 games have yielded only 13 points. Northampton are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 17 from their 16 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnet6123375
Northampton63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Cobblers 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 Barnet. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnet Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Northampton 7 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.