FootyMAD's Wycombe Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 01 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wycombe Wanderers v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Wycombe Wanderers at Causeway Stadium on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, Cobblers have recorded 2 wins, and Wycombe Wdrs. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Northampton inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Chairboys 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:
2004/2005Fri 25 MarWycombe Wdrs.0 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 14 AugNorthampton1 - 1Wycombe Wdrs.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 04 JanNorthampton0 - 5Wycombe Wdrs.LGE1
2002/2003Tue 13 AugWycombe Wdrs.1 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
2001/2002Sat 06 AprNorthampton4 - 1Wycombe Wdrs.LGE1
2001/2002Tue 20 NovWycombe Wdrs.2 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
2000/2001Sat 30 DecNorthampton2 - 2Wycombe Wdrs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wycombe Wanderers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Chairboys, with 5 goals against.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Cobblers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Wycombe Wdrs. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca Cola League Two, and have accumulated 10 points from the 6 games they have played so far. Northampton's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wycombe Wdrs.633012512
Northampton63219511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Wycombe Wdrs. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Wycombe Wdrs. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Northampton Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.