FootyMAD's Grays Athletic match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Grays Athletic fixture

Mansfield Town are ready to welcome Grays Athletic to Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Stags won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Mansfield Town and Grays Ath. at was within the last three years, in December 2005, with Mansfield Town running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Fri 02 DecMansfield Town3-0Grays Ath.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Stags in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Mansfield Town, Grays Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Blues have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town's total of 10 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Grays Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town6312111010
Grays Ath.6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Mansfield Town fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Stags. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Grays Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.