FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 14 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Chesterfield fixture

Walsall play host to Chesterfield at Bescot Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 41 games played, Saddlers have recorded 20 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Walsall was back in February 1999, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepChesterfield1 - 0WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Sat 20 FebWalsall1-1ChesterfieldLGE1
1998/1999Sat 12 SepChesterfield0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 10 JanWalsall3 - 2ChesterfieldLGE1
1997/1998Sat 09 AugChesterfield3 - 1WalsallLGE1
1996/1997Tue 01 AprWalsall1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
1996/1997Tue 27 AugChesterfield1 - 0WalsallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Spireites have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 26 matches. Chesterfield's 36 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall61237105
Chesterfield6132796

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Saddlers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chesterfield Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.