FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Notts. County fixture

Exeter City play host to Notts. County at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was more than a decade ago, in March 1998, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-5 winners 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:
1997/1998Tue 03 MarExeter City2-5Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Sat 08 NovNotts. County1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
1990/1991Tue 04 SepNotts. County1 - 0Exeter CityLGEC
1990/1991Wed 29 AugExeter City1 - 1Notts. CountyLGEC
1970/1971Sat 01 MayNotts. County1 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
1970/1971Sat 26 SepExeter City0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
1969/1970Sat 10 JanExeter City1 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While Grecians have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Notts. County is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Magpies have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far, Notts. County find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 6 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City6204596
Notts. County60426114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Grecians to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Notts. County Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.