FootyMAD's Northampton Town match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Northampton Town fixture

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 39 games played, Saddlers have recorded 19 wins, and Northampton have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 08 MarWalsall0-2NorthamptonLGE1
2007/2008Tue 11 DecWalsall1 - 0NorthamptonFAC
2007/2008Sat 01 DecNorthampton1 - 1WalsallFAC
2007/2008Sat 24 NovNorthampton0 - 2WalsallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 05 MayNorthampton0 - 3WalsallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 25 NovWalsall3 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
1998/1999Tue 23 FebNorthampton0 - 1WalsallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 18 points from their 13 games played so far, Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 17 points from their 13 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall61237115
Northampton632110511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Northampton Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.