FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview

Last updated : 09 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City travel to take on Notts. County at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Grecians will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 9 and win only 2 of the 17 games.

The last time the two teams met at Notts. County was more than a decade ago, in November 1997, 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 20 SepExeter City2 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Magpies have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Exeter City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Grecians's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Notts. County find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 23 matches. Exeter City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 36 from their 22 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6204386
Exeter City6231979

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Grecians of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Meadow Lane with Exeter City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Exeter City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.