FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 25 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Cheltenham Town v Darlington fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Darlington at Whaddon Road on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 5 games played, Robins have recorded 2 wins, and Darlington have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in October 2003, the Robins carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 09 MarDarlington2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 21 OctCheltenham T.2-1DarlingtonLGE2
2001/2002Tue 12 FebDarlington0 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Wed 23 JanCheltenham T.0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2000/2001Tue 20 FebDarlington1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2000/2001Tue 12 SepCheltenham T.1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
1999/2000Sat 22 AprCheltenham T.0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Darlington have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cheltenham T.'s total of 27 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Darlington see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 24 points from their 18 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.63128710
Darlington62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Darlington Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.