FM Preview: Northampton Town v Bury 08 May 2010

Last updated : 07 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Bury fixture

Northampton play host to Bury at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Northampton was just over four years ago, in September 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 OctBury2 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 28 JanBury0 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 10 SepNorthampton1-1BuryLGE2
2004/2005Sat 22 JanBury2 - 0NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Tue 28 DecNorthampton2 - 0BuryLGE2
2004/2005Sat 04 DecNorthampton1 - 0BuryFAC
2003/2004Sat 01 MayNorthampton3 - 2BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 2 conceded.

In complete contrast to Northampton, Bury are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Shakers have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Northampton's 66 points from 45 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Bury lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 68 from their 45 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6114254
Bury62139107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton may be coming up against a decent side in Bury, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Cobblers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bury Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.