FM Preview: Wrexham v Rushden & Diamonds 17 Apr 2010

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Wrexham prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at Racecourse Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Dragons have recorded 2 wins, and Rushden & D. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Racecourse Ground was just last season, in September 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 26 JanRushden & D.0 - 0WrexhamCONF
2008/2009Tue 23 SepWrexham0-3Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Sun 17 AugRushden & D.1 - 1WrexhamCONF
2005/2006Tue 14 FebWrexham2 - 0Rushden & D.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 14 JanRushden & D.0 - 2WrexhamLGE2
2003/2004Sat 28 FebWrexham1 - 1Rushden & D.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 25 OctRushden & D.2 - 3WrexhamLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

The away form of Rushden & D. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Diamonds, and 2 goals against.

Wrexham's 55 points from 41 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Rushden & D.'s total of 75 points from their 42 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham63218311
Rushden & D.632110511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Wrexham's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Rushden & D.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Rushden & D. Not won in previous 2 away matches.