FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Peterborough United fixture

Northampton are ready to welcome Peterborough United to Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, Cobblers have recorded 11 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 10 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Sixfields was within the last three years, in December 2005, with Peterborough inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Cobblers in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprPeterborough0 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 31 DecNorthampton0-1PeterboroughLGE2
2003/2004Tue 09 DecNorthampton2 - 1PeterboroughASSM
2002/2003Sat 25 JanNorthampton0 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 28 DecPeterborough0 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
2001/2002Tue 19 FebNorthampton2 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
2001/2002Sun 07 OctPeterborough2 - 0NorthamptonLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Peterborough have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Posh's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Northampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches. Peterborough's 6 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6213477
Peterborough620410106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton are starting to turn Sixfields into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Peterborough Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.