FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Darlington v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough face a trip to Darlington at 96.6 TFM Darlington Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Posh have recorded 4 wins, and Darlington have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2007, with Darlington running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 13 JanDarlington3 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sat 09 SepPeterborough1 - 3DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Tue 14 FebPeterborough2 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanDarlington2 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
2001/2002Mon 21 JanPeterborough2 - 0DarlingtonFAC
2001/2002Tue 15 JanDarlington2 - 2PeterboroughFAC
1999/2000Fri 26 MayPeterborough1 - 0DarlingtonD3PO

Recent respective form guides

Darlington have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Peterborough have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Darlington are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League Two, with their 7 games giving them a return of 14 points. Peterborough lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 10 from their 7 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington63219311
Peterborough63128710

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Peterborough 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.