History of the Northampton Town v Hereford United fixture
Northampton Town prepare to entertain Hereford United at Sixfields on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 11 of the 25 previous games, with the Cobblers winning just 8.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was just last season, in October 2010, with Hereford United inflicting a narrow 3-4 defeat upon the Cobblers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 22 Feb | Hereford Utd. | 1 - 1 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Oct | Northampton | 3-4 | Hereford Utd. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 23 Feb | Hereford Utd. | 0 - 2 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 01 Dec | Northampton | 1 - 3 | Hereford Utd. | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 25 Apr | Northampton | 2 - 1 | Hereford Utd. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 22 Nov | Hereford Utd. | 0 - 2 | Northampton | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 04 Nov | Hereford Utd. | 1 - 1 | Northampton | (Associate Members) |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Cobblers have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.
The away form of Hereford United is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Bulls have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Northampton Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 14 matches.
Hereford United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 14 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
| Hereford United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Northampton Town at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Cobblers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Northampton Town | Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Hereford United | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 15 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here