FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the York City v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City face a trip to York City at Bootham Crecent on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Grecians have recorded 8 wins, and York City have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2005, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 FebExeter City1 - 3York CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 01 OctYork City4 - 2Exeter CityCONF
2004/2005Sat 05 MarYork City1 - 2Exeter CityCONF
2004/2005Tue 22 FebExeter City0 - 1York CityCONF
2002/2003Sat 26 AprYork City0 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 05 OctExeter City0 - 1York CityLGE2
2001/2002Tue 19 MarExeter City2 - 1York CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

York City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Minstermen's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

The away form of Exeter City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Grecians have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City61237105
Exeter City6231969

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Grecians out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at York City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
York City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Exeter City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.