FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 05 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Macclesfield Town fixture

Exeter City play host to Macclesfield Town at St James' Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Though past meetings have resulted in more draws than losses for Grecians.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in December 2002, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 27 SepMacclesfield1 - 4Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 25 JanMacclesfield1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 28 DecExeter City1-1MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Sat 02 FebMacclesfield1 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 29 SepExeter City0 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2000/2001Sat 10 FebExeter City0 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2000/2001Sat 09 SepMacclesfield0 - 2Exeter CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Grecians's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The The Silkmen have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Silkmen's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Exeter City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 36 points from their 22 games so far. Macclesfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 27 points from their 23 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City6231979
Macclesfield62139137

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Grecians. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Macclesfield 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.