FM Preview: Mansfield Town v York City 21 Sep 2010

Last updated : 20 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v York City fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain York City at Field Mill on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Stags are clearly on top, winning 58.97% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with York City inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Stags in a (Conference) Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 16 MarMansfield Town0-1York CityCONF
2009/2010Sat 26 DecYork City3 - 0Mansfield TownCONF
2008/2009Sat 07 FebMansfield Town1 - 0York CityCONF
2008/2009Tue 04 NovYork City1 - 1Mansfield TownCNFC
2008/2009Tue 02 SepYork City1 - 1Mansfield TownCONF
2003/2004Sat 14 FebYork City1 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 11 OctMansfield Town2 - 0York CityLGE2

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.

York City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Mansfield Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 16 points from their 9 games so far. York City's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town63128410
York City63219311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
York City Not won in previous 5 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.