FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Macclesfield Town fixture

Peterborough prepare to entertain Macclesfield Town at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2006, as the Posh squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2005/2006Sat 22 AprPeterborough3-2MacclesfieldLGE2
2005/2006Sat 15 OctMacclesfield0 - 4PeterboroughLGE2
1999/2000Sat 18 MarMacclesfield1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2
1999/2000Sat 20 NovPeterborough2 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
1997/1998Sat 21 FebPeterborough0 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
1997/1998Sat 27 SepMacclesfield1 - 1PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Silkmen have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League Two, and have accumulated 7 points from the 3 games they have played so far. Macclesfield are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough63129710
Macclesfield61237125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Peterborough are not exactly setting the world alight at London Road Ground at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Macclesfield in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Macclesfield 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.