FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 12 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Boston United v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton travel to take on Boston United at York Street on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Boston Utd. and Northampton at was way back in the black-and-white days of November 1926, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 16 NovNorthampton3 - 2Boston Utd.FAC
1926/1927Thu 02 DecNorthampton2 - 1Boston Utd.FAC
1926/1927Sat 27 NovBoston Utd.1 - 1NorthamptonFAC

Recent respective form guides

Boston United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Pilgrims, with 5 goals against.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Boston Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 24 points from their 20 games played so far, Northampton find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 20 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.61147134
Northampton631210910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Boston Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Northampton Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.