FootyMAD's Bradford City match preview

Last updated : 02 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Bradford City fixture

Northampton are ready to welcome Bradford City to Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on a dire past record against their opponents. It does not make pleasant reading, winning 33.33 of the games played between the two.

The previous match played between the two at Sixfields was within the last three years, in October 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 MarBradford City1 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2006/2007Fri 13 OctNorthampton0-0Bradford CityLGE1
1981/1982Sun 07 MarBradford City2 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
1981/1982Sat 17 OctNorthampton0 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
1980/1981Tue 30 SepNorthampton0 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
1980/1981Wed 17 SepBradford City3 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
1979/1980Wed 10 OctBradford City3 - 1NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Bradford City however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Northampton find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 10 matches. Bradford City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 16 from their 10 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton61149164
Bradford City633010512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Cobblers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Bradford City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bradford City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
9 games since last defeat.