FootyMAD's Northampton Town match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Northampton Town fixture

Leicester City play host to Northampton Town at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Foxes have won one and drawn one.

The last time the two teams met at Leicester City was more than a decade ago, in January 1998, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win 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:
1997/1998Sat 03 JanLeicester City4-0NorthamptonFAC
1965/1966Sat 26 MarNorthampton2 - 2Leicester CityPREM
1965/1966Sat 02 OctLeicester City1 - 1NorthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Foxes score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Cobblers have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leicester City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 24 points from 11 games. Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 16 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City63308512
Northampton632112711

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Northampton is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Foxes in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Northampton Last drawn game 5 outings ago.