FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Millwall fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Millwall at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Cobblers have recorded 18 wins, and Millwall have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was less than a year ago, in January 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Tue 12 AugMillwall0 - 1NorthamptonLGEC
2007/2008Tue 01 JanNorthampton1-1MillwallLGE1
2007/2008Tue 02 OctMillwall2 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
2007/2008Tue 14 AugNorthampton2 - 0MillwallLGEC
2006/2007Tue 23 JanNorthampton3 - 0MillwallLGE1
2006/2007Sat 23 SepMillwall0 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
2000/2001Tue 20 FebNorthampton3 - 3MillwallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Cobblers, with 8 goals against.

Millwall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The The Lions's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Northampton's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Millwall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton641111613
Millwall61148104

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton may be coming up against a decent side in Millwall, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Cobblers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Won 4 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Millwall Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.