FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 09 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Chester City v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City travel to take on Chester City at Deva Stadium on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 30 games played, Grecians have recorded 10 wins, and Chester City have come away with 13 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Chester City was just over four years ago, in September 1999, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 23 AugExeter City2 - 1Chester CityCONF
1999/2000Sat 04 MarExeter City0 - 2Chester CityLD3
1999/2000Sat 11 SepChester City1 - 1Exeter CityLD3
1998/1999Sat 06 FebChester City0 - 0Exeter CityLD3
1998/1999Sat 05 SepExeter City0 - 1Chester CityLD3
1997/1998Sat 04 AprExeter City5 - 0Chester CityLD3
1997/1998Sat 29 NovChester City1 - 1Exeter CityLD3

Recent respective form guides

Chester City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 9 conceded.

The Grecians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Grecians, and 5 goals against.

Chester City are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 38 games giving them a return of 85 points. Exeter City's total of 66 points from their 38 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chester City651013416
Exeter City642014814

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Chester City is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chester City Won 5 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Exeter City Undefeated in last 4 away games.
8 games since last defeat.