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Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Mansfield Town fixture

Mansfield Town face a trip to Northampton Town at Sixfields on Saturday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Stags will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Div. Three Play-Offs match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 05 SepMansfield Town4 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Thu 20 MayMansfield Town1 - 3NorthamptonD3P
2003/2004Sun 16 MayNorthampton0 - 2Mansfield TownD3P
2003/2004Sat 08 MayMansfield Town1 - 2NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Sat 29 NovNorthampton0 - 3Mansfield TownLGE2
2002/2003Sat 03 MayMansfield Town2 - 1NorthamptonLGE1
2002/2003Sat 28 SepNorthampton2 - 0Mansfield TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Stags have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Northampton's total of 37 points from their 23 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Mansfield Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 31 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton64119513
Mansfield Town6213577

FootyMad's prediction ...

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Northampton may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Mansfield Town 5 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.