FM Preview: Hereford United v Northampton Town 22 Feb 2011

Last updated : 21 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hereford United v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Hereford United at Edgar Street on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Cobblers have recorded 8 wins, and Hereford Utd. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
2010/2011Sat 16 OctNorthampton3 - 4Hereford Utd.LGE2
2009/2010Tue 23 FebHereford Utd.0 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2009/2010Tue 01 DecNorthampton1 - 3Hereford Utd.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 25 AprNorthampton2 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 22 NovHereford Utd.0 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2003/2004Tue 04 NovHereford Utd.1 - 1NorthamptonASSM
2002/2003Tue 22 OctHereford Utd.3 - 4NorthamptonASSM

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bulls in those games, with 6 conceded.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Cobblers have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Hereford Utd. are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 33 from their 29 matches played. Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 38 points from their 30 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hereford Utd.6222988
Northampton624013810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Northampton on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Hereford Utd.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Hereford Utd. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Northampton Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.