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Walsall prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 38 games played, Saddlers have recorded 19 wins, and Northampton have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was earlier this season, the Saddlers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Tue 11 Dec | Walsall | 1-0 | Northampton | FAC |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Dec | Northampton | 1 - 1 | Walsall | FAC |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 24 Nov | Northampton | 0 - 2 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 05 May | Northampton | 0 - 3 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 25 Nov | Walsall | 3 - 0 | Northampton | LGE1 |
| 1998/1999 | Tue 23 Feb | Northampton | 0 - 1 | Walsall | LGE1 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 15 Aug | Walsall | 0 - 0 | Northampton | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Walsall haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Saddlers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.
The Cobblers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Walsall's total of 55 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 47 points from their 35 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Walsall | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Northampton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but I think that Saddlers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Northampton. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Walsall | Unbeaten in the last 13 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Northampton | 4 games since last defeat. |