FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 19 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chester City v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham face a trip to Chester City at The Saunders Honda Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Dragons will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, the Blues carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2005/2006Wed 12 AprChester City2 - 1WrexhamLGE2
2005/2006Sun 26 MarWrexham2 - 1Chester CityLGE2
2004/2005Tue 30 NovChester City0 - 1WrexhamASSM
1997/1998Fri 05 DecChester City0 - 2WrexhamFAC
1994/1995Tue 14 FebWrexham2 - 2Chester CityLGE1
1994/1995Sun 30 OctChester City1 - 1WrexhamLGE1
1986/1987Sat 10 JanWrexham1 - 2Chester CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Chester City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Chester City, Wrexham are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Dragons have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chester City's total of 6 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Wrexham's 5 points from 3 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
Chester City6213557
Wrexham6141647

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Blues, as the Dragons have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chester City Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Wrexham Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.