History of the Northampton Town v York City fixture
Northampton Town play host to York City at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 2 of the 20 games.
The last time the two teams met at Northampton Town was back in January 2004, over five years ago, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 06 Nov | York City | 1 - 1 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 17 Jan | Northampton | 2-1 | York City | League Division Three |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 16 Aug | York City | 1 - 0 | Northampton | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 05 Feb | Northampton | 3 - 0 | York City | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Mon 30 Aug | York City | 0 - 1 | Northampton | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Tue 13 Apr | Northampton | 2 - 2 | York City | League Division Two |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 28 Nov | York City | 1 - 1 | Northampton | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. The Cobblers have scored 9 and conceded 1 during this period.
In complete contrast to Northampton Town, York City are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Minstermen have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Northampton Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 68 points from 42 games.
York City are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League Two with a return of just 46 points from their 43 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| York City | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Northampton Town fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Cobblers. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Northampton Town | Won 10 successive home games. 15 games since last home draw. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| York City | Not won in previous 11 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here