FootyMAD's Mansfield Town match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Mansfield Town fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Mansfield Town at Sixfields on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 53.13% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was less than a year ago, in January 2005, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2004/2005Sat 01 JanNorthampton2-1Mansfield TownLGE2
2004/2005Sun 05 SepMansfield Town4 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Thu 20 MayMansfield Town1 - 3NorthamptonD3PO
2003/2004Sun 16 MayNorthampton0 - 2Mansfield TownD3PO
2003/2004Sat 08 MayMansfield Town1 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Sat 29 NovNorthampton0 - 3Mansfield TownLGE2
2002/2003Sat 03 MayMansfield Town2 - 1NorthamptonLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Cobblers, with 3 goals against.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Stags's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Northampton are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 35 points from 22 games. Mansfield Town are currently lying in 20th place in Coca Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 23 from their 21 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton633010612
Mansfield Town63128910

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Mansfield Town 7 games since last away draw.