FM Preview: Bury v Northampton Town 21 Aug 2010

Last updated : 20 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Bury v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Cobblers have recorded 7 wins, and Bury have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 08 MayNorthampton1 - 1BuryLGE2
2009/2010Sat 10 OctBury2 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 28 JanBury0 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 10 SepNorthampton1 - 1BuryLGE2
2004/2005Sat 22 JanBury2 - 0NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Tue 28 DecNorthampton2 - 0BuryLGE2
2004/2005Sat 04 DecNorthampton1 - 0BuryFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bury have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Northampton is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Cobblers have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bury's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Northampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury6114384
Northampton6222568

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bury Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Northampton Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.