FootyMAD's Leyton Orient match preview

Last updated : 24 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Leyton Orient fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Leyton Orient at Sixfields on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 8 of the 36 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was just last season, in December 2006, with Leyton Orient inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Cobblers 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:
2007/2008Sat 01 SepLeyton Orient2 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2006/2007Sat 07 AprLeyton Orient0 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2006/2007Tue 19 DecNorthampton0-1Leyton OrientLGE1
2005/2006Tue 14 FebNorthampton1 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanLeyton Orient1 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 02 AprLeyton Orient3 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 28 AugNorthampton2 - 2Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the O's have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 32 points from their 27 games played so far, Leyton Orient's total of 43 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6222588
Leyton Orient6222798

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Northampton only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Leyton Orient Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.