FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 15 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Darlington fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Darlington at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 27 wins out of 41 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in an (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 07 DecDarlington2 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2004/2005Tue 28 SepMansfield Town0-0DarlingtonAM
2003/2004Sat 10 AprDarlington1 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 04 OctMansfield Town3 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
2001/2002Sat 16 FebMansfield Town4 - 2DarlingtonLGE2
2001/2002Sat 13 OctDarlington0 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2000/2001Tue 01 MayMansfield Town3 - 2DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Stags have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Darlington's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Quakers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Mansfield Town's 56 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Darlington's total of 64 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town622212138
Darlington63128910

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Field Mill for the Stags and the Madmen are unable to see past Darlington claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Darlington Not won in previous 2 away matches.