FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Tuesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 27 out of 39 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2006, with Northampton inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the The Lions 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:
2007/2008Tue 14 AugNorthampton2 - 0MillwallLGEC
2006/2007Tue 23 JanNorthampton3 - 0MillwallLGE1
2006/2007Sat 23 SepMillwall0 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
2000/2001Tue 20 FebNorthampton3 - 3MillwallLGE1
2000/2001Tue 05 DecMillwall4 - 1NorthamptonASSM
2000/2001Tue 12 SepMillwall0 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
1998/1999Sat 27 FebNorthampton1 - 2MillwallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Lions's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Northampton is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cobblers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Millwall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 5 points from their 8 games thus far. Northampton's 10 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall60155121
Northampton62311079

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Cobblers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Northampton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.