FM Preview: Leeds United v Peterborough United 16 Feb 2013

Last updated : 15 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Leeds United v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough United face a trip to Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occasion, the match has ended in defeat for the Posh.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in April 2012, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 25 Aug Peterborough 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. Championship
2011/2012 Sat 14 Apr Leeds Utd. 4-1 Peterborough Championship
2011/2012 Sat 22 Oct Peterborough 2 - 3 Leeds Utd. Championship
2008/2009 Sat 24 Jan Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Peterborough League One
2008/2009 Sat 04 Oct Peterborough 2 - 0 Leeds Utd. League One
1988/1989 Wed 12 Oct Leeds Utd. 3 - 1 Peterborough League Cup
1988/1989 Tue 27 Sep Peterborough 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. League Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Whites score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Peterborough United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Posh's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Leeds United's 42 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Peterborough United find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 30 games have yielded only 30 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Leeds United 6 3 1 2 7 6 10
Peterborough United 6 2 2 2 8 10 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Leeds United 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Peterborough United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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