FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Cheltenham Town v Mansfield Town fixture

Mansfield Town face a trip to Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, Stags have recorded 1 wins, and Cheltenham T. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Cheltenham T. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 25 OctMansfield Town4 - 0Cheltenham T.LD3
2002/2003Sat 08 MarCheltenham T.3 - 1Mansfield TownLD2
2002/2003Sat 21 SepMansfield Town0 - 2Cheltenham T.LD2
2001/2002Tue 09 AprMansfield Town2 - 1Cheltenham T.LD3
2001/2002Sat 25 AugCheltenham T.2 - 3Mansfield TownLD3
2000/2001Tue 13 FebMansfield Town2 - 1Cheltenham T.LD3
2000/2001Sat 12 AugCheltenham T.2 - 2Mansfield TownLD3

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Robins's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Stags have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T.'s 40 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Mansfield Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 56 points from 31 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.63214311
Mansfield Town6213597

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Mansfield Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Whaddon Road will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Mansfield Town Last drawn game 4 outings ago.