FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview

Last updated : 19 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Notts. County fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Notts. County at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Stags have recorded 10 wins, and Notts. County have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was just last season, in October 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 10 MarNotts. County0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2006/2007Sat 07 OctMansfield Town2-2Notts. CountyLGE2
2005/2006Sat 04 MarNotts. County2 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2005/2006Mon 29 AugMansfield Town2 - 3Notts. CountyLGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 FebNotts. County0 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 16 OctMansfield Town3 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2002/2003Sat 08 FebMansfield Town3 - 2Notts. CountyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While Stags have scored 7, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Notts. County is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Mansfield Town find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 11 games have yielded only 5 points. Notts. County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 11 from their 11 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town60155111
Notts. County62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield Town Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Notts. County Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.