FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Darlington v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Darlington at George Reynolds Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Cobblers have recorded 6 wins, and Darlington have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, with Northampton inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Quakers in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 17 FebDarlington1 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Fri 22 AugNorthampton1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
1999/2000Sat 15 AprDarlington0 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
1999/2000Tue 28 DecNorthampton0 - 3DarlingtonLGE2
1996/1997Sat 30 NovDarlington3 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
1996/1997Sat 26 OctNorthampton3 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
1995/1996Sat 10 FebNorthampton1 - 1DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Darlington's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Quakers have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Northampton's away form is none too clever either, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Cobblers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Darlington's 10 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Northampton find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington6132556
Northampton61235115

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Cobblers could well see them head back from George Reynolds Arena with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Northampton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.