FM Preview: Wrexham v Darlington 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Darlington fixture

Wrexham are ready to welcome Darlington to Racecourse Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dragons are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 8 of the 48 games.

The previous match played between the two at Racecourse Ground was within the last three years, in February 2008, with Wrexham running out comfortable 2-0 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:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctDarlington0 - 1WrexhamCONF
2007/2008Sat 02 FebWrexham2-0DarlingtonLGE2
2007/2008Sat 11 AugDarlington2 - 0WrexhamLGE2
2006/2007Sat 27 JanDarlington1 - 1WrexhamLGE2
2006/2007Sat 23 DecWrexham1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Sat 06 MayDarlington1 - 1WrexhamLGE2
2005/2006Sat 29 OctWrexham1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Dragons in those games, with 5 conceded.

Darlington have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the The Quakers, and 4 goals against.

Wrexham find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 29 points they have accumulated from 19 games. Darlington's 27 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham6222868
Darlington642013514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wrexham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Darlington Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.