FootyMAD's Northampton Town match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Northampton Town at Sixfields on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last week, as the visitors ran out easy 2 - 5 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Mon 17 NovNorthampton2 - 5Leeds Utd.FAC
2008/2009Fri 07 NovLeeds Utd.1 - 1NorthamptonFAC
2007/2008Sat 09 FebNorthampton1 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 05 JanLeeds Utd.3 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
1965/1966Sat 05 MarNorthampton2 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
1965/1966Sat 16 OctLeeds Utd.6 - 1NorthamptonPREM
1963/1964Sat 14 DecLeeds Utd.0 - 0NorthamptonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. The Whites have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far. Leeds' total of 32 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton61236105
Leeds Utd.631213810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Whites out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Northampton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
NorthamptonBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3.
Leeds Utd.10 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.