FootyMAD's Cheltenham Town match preview

Last updated : 13 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town travel to take on Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Friday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The last time the two teams met at Cheltenham T. was just over four years ago, in April 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 08 AprCheltenham T.2 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 12 OctLuton Town2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 12 JanCheltenham T.1 - 1Luton TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 18 AugLuton Town2 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Hatters have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 15 points from their 18 games thus far. Luton Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 13 points from their 18 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.61236115
Luton Town63306212

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Luton Town on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Cheltenham T.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Luton Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
8 games since last defeat.