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

Stevenage play host to Northampton Town at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

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.

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

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 ...

Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Stevenage, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. No-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.