FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 07 May 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Cheltenham Town fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Cheltenham Town at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was just last season, in February 2005, with Cheltenham T. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Stags in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 29 OctCheltenham T.0 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 12 FebMansfield Town1-2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 19 OctCheltenham T.2 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 28 FebCheltenham T.4 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 25 OctMansfield Town4 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 08 MarCheltenham T.3 - 1Mansfield TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepMansfield Town0 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Stags in those games, with 4 conceded.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Mansfield Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 54 points from their 45 games played so far, Cheltenham T. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 69 points from 45 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town6132346
Cheltenham T.6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stags go into their game against Cheltenham T. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield TownFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Cheltenham T.6 games since last away draw.