FM Preview: Exeter City v York City 15 Sep 2012

Last updated : 14 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Exeter City v York City fixture

Exeter City play host to York City at St. James Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Grecians are clearly on top, winning 59.09% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in August 2007, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2007/2008 Mon 10 Mar York City 3 - 2 Exeter City (Conference) Premier
2007/2008 Mon 20 Aug Exeter City 1-1 York City (Conference) Premier
2006/2007 Sat 24 Mar Exeter City 1 - 1 York City Conference
2006/2007 Sat 12 Aug York City 0 - 0 Exeter City Conference
2005/2006 Sat 18 Feb Exeter City 1 - 3 York City Conference
2005/2006 Sat 01 Oct York City 4 - 2 Exeter City Conference
2004/2005 Sat 05 Mar York City 1 - 2 Exeter City Conference

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

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The away form of York City however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Minstermen, and 8 goals against.

Exeter City are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 12 points from their 5 games.

York City's total of 8 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Exeter City 6 4 1 1 12 6 13
York City 6 3 2 1 12 9 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Exeter City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Exeter City Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
York City Undefeated in last 10 away games.
6 games since last defeat.

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