NORTHAMPTON MATCH PREVIEW FROM FootyMAD

Last updated : 01 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Northampton Town fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the 4 previous meetings, 2 have been drawn, and 2 won by the Whites.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Tue 25 NovNorthampton2 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, the Whites have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Leeds, Northampton are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Leeds' total of 81 points from their 45 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One. Northampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 49 points from 45 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.64118413
Northampton621310107

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's good news for Leeds fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Won 10 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4.
Northampton4 games since last away draw.