FM Preview: Mansfield Town v Tamworth 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Tamworth fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Tamworth at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Out of their two previous meetings, the Stags have drawn one game and lost the other.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was less than a year ago, in March 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 13 MarMansfield Town0-0TamworthCONF
2009/2010Sat 13 FebTamworth2 - 4Mansfield TownCONF
2009/2010Sat 12 DecMansfield Town0 - 2TamworthFAT

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Stags in those games, with 8 conceded.

Tamworth have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Lambs have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 6 games giving them a return of 13 points. Tamworth's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town641112613
Tamworth623111109

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Tamworth Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.