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Northampton prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at Sixfields on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was two seasons ago, in April 2005, with Scunthorpe U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Cobblers in a League Two match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2006/2007 | Sat 18 Nov | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 0 | Northampton | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 09 Apr | Northampton | 1-2 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Mon 30 Aug | Scunthorpe U. | 2 - 0 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 21 Feb | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 0 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 2003/2004 | Fri 17 Oct | Northampton | 1 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE2 |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 03 May | Northampton | 1 - 0 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE2 |
| 1996/1997 | Tue 15 Oct | Scunthorpe U. | 2 - 1 | Northampton | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The away form of Scunthorpe U. however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Iron, and 2 goals against.
Northampton find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 51 points from their 41 matches. Scunthorpe U. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 41 games giving them a return of 82 points.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Northampton | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Scunthorpe U. | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 12 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Cobblers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Scunthorpe U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Northampton | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 8 . |
| Scunthorpe U. | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. 20 games since last defeat. |