History of the Northampton Town v Bury fixture
Northampton Town prepare to entertain Bury at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 51.85% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was less than a year ago, in May 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 21 Aug | Bury | 1 - 1 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 08 May | Northampton | 1-1 | Bury | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Oct | Bury | 2 - 2 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 28 Jan | Bury | 0 - 2 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 10 Sep | Northampton | 1 - 1 | Bury | League Two |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 22 Jan | Bury | 2 - 0 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 28 Dec | Northampton | 2 - 0 | Bury | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. While Cobblers have scored 10, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.
Bury's away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the The Shakers, and 7 goals against.
Northampton Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 40 matches.
Bury are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 65 points from 39 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| Bury | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing seems to be going right for the Cobblers at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the The Shakers come away with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Northampton Town | Failed to win in previous 7 home matches. Not won in the 14 most recent games. |
| Bury | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here