FM Preview: Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers fixture

Northampton play host to Wycombe Wanderers at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The last time the two teams met at Northampton was just over four years ago, in January 2006, when they played out a goalless 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:
2009/2010Tue 01 SepWycombe Wdrs.2 - 2NorthamptonASSM
2005/2006Tue 31 JanNorthampton0-0Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 05 NovWycombe Wdrs.1 - 3NorthamptonFAC
2005/2006Fri 02 SepWycombe Wdrs.1 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Fri 25 MarWycombe Wdrs.0 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 14 AugNorthampton1 - 1Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 04 JanNorthampton0 - 5Wycombe Wdrs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Cobblers score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Wycombe Wdrs. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Chairboys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Northampton are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 2 from their 3 matches played. Wycombe Wdrs.'s total of 5 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6141787
Wycombe Wdrs.6222648

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Wycombe Wdrs. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.