FM Preview: Stockport County v Luton Town 02 Sep 2011

Last updated : 01 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stockport County v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town travel to take on Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 11 games played, The Hatters have recorded 4 wins, and Stockport County have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Stockport County was back in September 2004, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2004/2005 Sat 15 Jan Luton Town 3 - 0 Stockport Co. League One
2004/2005 Sat 18 Sep Stockport Co. 1 - 3 Luton Town League One
2003/2004 Sat 17 Jan Luton Town 2 - 2 Stockport Co. League Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 16 Aug Stockport Co. 1 - 2 Luton Town League Division Two
2002/2003 Sat 26 Apr Luton Town 1 - 1 Stockport Co. League Division Two
2002/2003 Sat 05 Oct Stockport Co. 2 - 3 Luton Town League Division Two
1996/1997 Sat 03 May Luton Town 1 - 1 Stockport Co. League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stockport County have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Hatters, and 5 goals against.

Stockport County see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far,

Luton Town find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 9 points they have accumulated from 5 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stockport County 6 1 4 1 5 5 7
Luton Town 6 2 4 0 12 6 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Hatters 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 Stockport County. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stockport County 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.
12 games since last defeat.

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