FM Preview: York City v Luton Town 24 Sep 2011

Last updated : 23 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the York City v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to York City at Bootham Crescent on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 11 games played, Hatters have recorded 3 wins, and York City have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, the Minstermen carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 19 Apr York City 1-0 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2010/2011 Tue 18 Jan Luton Town 5 - 0 York City (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Mon 03 May Luton Town 0 - 1 York City Conference Play-Offs
2009/2010 Thu 29 Apr York City 1 - 0 Luton Town Conference Play-Offs
2009/2010 Tue 16 Feb York City 0 - 0 Luton Town (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Tue 20 Oct Luton Town 1 - 1 York City (Conference) Premier
2001/2002 Sat 23 Feb Luton Town 2 - 1 York City League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

York City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Hatters, and 4 goals against.

York City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 17 points from their 10 games so far.

Luton Town are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 10 games giving them a return of 20 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
York City 6 2 2 2 7 5 8
Luton Town 6 3 3 0 9 4 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for 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 York City. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
York City Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Luton Town Undefeated in last 8 away games.
17 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here