FootyMAD's Halifax Town match preview

Last updated : 07 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Halifax Town fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Halifax Town at St James' Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Grecians are clearly on top, winning 10 and drawing 6 of the 17 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in April 2005, the Grecians carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 05 AprExeter City2-1Halifax TownCONF
2004/2005Sat 02 OctHalifax Town2 - 1Exeter CityCONF
2003/2004Sat 13 DecHalifax Town2 - 0Exeter CityCONF
2003/2004Sat 09 AugExeter City1 - 1Halifax TownCONF
2001/2002Sat 12 JanExeter City0 - 0Halifax TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 18 AugHalifax Town1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2000/2001Sat 21 AprExeter City0 - 0Halifax TownLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Grecians in those games, with 3 conceded.

Halifax Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Shaymen have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City's total of 21 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference. Halifax Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 21 from their 12 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City62131197
Halifax Town641110613

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Grecians, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Halifax Town 5 games since last defeat.