FootyMAD's Yeovil Town match preview

Last updated : 14 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Yeovil Town v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough travel to take on Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the Posh have won one, and drawn the other.

The last time the two teams met at Yeovil Town was way back in the black-and-white days of November 1956, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1956/1957Sat 17 NovYeovil Town1 - 3PeterboroughFAC
1946/1947Thu 05 DecPeterborough1 - 0Yeovil TownFAC
1946/1947Sat 30 NovYeovil Town2 - 2PeterboroughFAC

Recent respective form guides

Yeovil Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Peterborough however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Posh, and 3 goals against.

Yeovil Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches. Peterborough's total of 26 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Yeovil Town6231649
Peterborough633011412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Posh have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Huish Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Yeovil Town Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Peterborough Undefeated in last 6 away games.
8 games since last defeat.