FM Preview: Gateshead v Luton Town 06 Apr 2013

Last updated : 05 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gateshead v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Gateshead at Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gateshead International Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 11 Aug Luton Town 2 - 2 Gateshead (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Tue 24 Apr Gateshead 0-0 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Luton Town 2 - 0 Gateshead Trophy
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Luton Town 5 - 1 Gateshead (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Sat 22 Jan Luton Town 2 - 2 Gateshead (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Gateshead 1 - 0 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Gateshead 0 - 1 Luton Town (Conference) Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Gateshead have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Tynesiders in those games, with 7 conceded.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Gateshead are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 40 matches.

Luton Town's 56 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gateshead 6 1 2 3 8 15 5
Luton Town 6 1 3 2 5 6 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Hatters has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Gateshead. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gateshead Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Luton Town Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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