FM Preview: Stevenage v Northampton Town 11 Dec 2010

Last updated : 10 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stevenage v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton travel to take on Stevenage at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Stevenage and Northampton at was back in December 2005, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 13 DecNorthampton2 - 0Stevenage B.FAC
2005/2006Sat 03 DecStevenage B.2 - 2NorthamptonFAC

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Cobblers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Stevenage's 24 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Northampton find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage6141547
Northampton62221098

FootyMad's prediction ...

An indifferent set of results for Northampton on the road, and I believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the Cobblers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage Drawn last 4 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Northampton Not won in previous 3 away matches.