FM Preview: Rushden & Diamonds v Luton Town 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Sunday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Half of the previous meetings have ended in a win, and the other half in a draw for The Hatters.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 AprRushden & D.1 - 1Luton TownCONF
2009/2010Sat 31 OctLuton Town0 - 2Rushden & D.CONF
2003/2004Sat 10 JanRushden & D.2 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Tue 04 NovRushden & D.1 - 2Luton TownASSM
2003/2004Sat 09 AugLuton Town3 - 1Rushden & D.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 09 MarRushden & D.1 - 2Luton TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 15 DecLuton Town1 - 0Rushden & D.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Hatters, and 7 goals against.

Rushden & D. find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 32 points they have accumulated from 21 games. Luton Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 39 points from 20 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.60334103
Luton Town632113811

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hatters have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Nene Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Luton Town No win in the 3 most recent games.