FootyMAD's Exeter City Match Preview

Last updated : 15 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Leeds United fixture

Leeds travel to take on Exeter City at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The two previous games have resulted in one drawn game and one defeat for the Whites.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was way back in the black-and-white days of February 1931, with Exeter City running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a FA Cup tie.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugLeeds Utd.2 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
1930/1931Sat 14 FebExeter City3 - 1Leeds Utd.FAC
1928/1929Wed 16 JanLeeds Utd.5 - 1Exeter CityFAC
1928/1929Sat 12 JanExeter City2 - 2Leeds Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Grecians score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Leeds however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the Whites pummel 11 goals, and let in just 3.

Exeter City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 25 matches. Leeds are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 24 games giving them a return of 57 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City61144104
Leeds Utd.651012416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Exeter City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter CityNot won in the 3 most recent games.
Leeds Utd.Undefeated in last 8 away games.
18 games since last defeat.