FM Preview: Leicester City v Peterborough United 18 Aug 2012

Last updated : 17 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Leicester City v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough United face a trip to Leicester City at Filbert Way on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, Posh have recorded 1 wins, and Leicester City have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Filbert Way was less than a year ago, in December 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 31 Mar Peterborough 1 - 0 Leicester City Championship
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Leicester City 1-1 Peterborough Championship
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Peterborough 1 - 2 Leicester City Championship
2009/2010 Tue 15 Sep Leicester City 1 - 1 Peterborough Championship
2008/2009 Sat 28 Mar Peterborough 2 - 0 Leicester City League One
2008/2009 Sat 20 Dec Leicester City 4 - 0 Peterborough League One
1993/1994 Sun 19 Dec Peterborough 1 - 1 Leicester City League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Leicester City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Foxes in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Peterborough United is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Posh have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Leicester City 6 3 1 2 10 6 10
Peterborough United 6 1 2 3 9 11 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Foxes, as the Posh have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Leicester City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Peterborough United Not won in previous 11 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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