FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Walsall fixture

Northampton play host to Walsall at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 51.43% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Northampton was back in May 2001, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 05 MayNorthampton0-3WalsallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 25 NovWalsall3 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
1998/1999Tue 23 FebNorthampton0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Sat 15 AugWalsall0 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
1997/1998Sun 28 DecNorthampton3 - 2WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Tue 02 SepWalsall0 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
1994/1995Sat 25 MarNorthampton2 - 2WalsallLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Walsall's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Saddlers, and 5 goals against.

Northampton find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 16 matches. Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 21 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6213457
Walsall6231649

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cobblers go into their game against Walsall in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton 10 games since last home draw.
Walsall Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.