FootyMAD's Yeovil Town match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Yeovil Town fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Yeovil Town at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. 2 of the 3 contests have been draws however, with the other 1 won by Cobblers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was less than a year ago, in September 2006, 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:
2006/2007Mon 01 JanYeovil Town0 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
2006/2007Tue 12 SepNorthampton1-1Yeovil TownLGE1
2004/2005Tue 01 MarNorthampton1 - 1Yeovil TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 02 OctYeovil Town1 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Tue 03 FebNorthampton2 - 0Yeovil TownLGE2
2003/2004Mon 25 AugYeovil Town0 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
1998/1999Sat 05 DecYeovil Town2 - 0NorthamptonFAC

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Yeovil Town have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Glovers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Northampton find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches. Yeovil Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6231869
Yeovil Town62047116

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Yeovil Town is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Cobblers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Yeovil Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 18 outings ago.