FM Preview: Aldershot Town v Northampton Town 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aldershot Town v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Aldershot Town at The Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Cobblers lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Aldershot Tn. and Northampton at was less than a year ago, in November 2009, the The Shots 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:
2009/2010Fri 12 FebNorthampton0 - 3Aldershot Tn.LGE2
2009/2010Tue 24 NovAldershot Tn.2 - 1NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Aldershot Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

The away form of Northampton is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Cobblers have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Aldershot Tn. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 6 points from their 4 games so far. Northampton are currently lying in 19th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 3 from their 4 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aldershot Tn.6231559
Northampton6141797

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Shots, as the Cobblers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Aldershot Tn. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Northampton Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.