FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town travel to take on Exeter City at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 9 of the 23 previous games, with the hosts winning just 7.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in September 2001, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 12 MarLuton Town3 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 01 SepExeter City2 - 2Luton TownLGE2
1967/1968Sat 16 MarLuton Town0 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1967/1968Sat 21 OctExeter City0 - 5Luton TownLGE2
1966/1967Sat 11 MarLuton Town4 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1966/1967Sat 18 FebExeter City2 - 1Luton TownLGE2
1966/1967Thu 01 DecLuton Town2 - 0Exeter CityFAC

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Luton Town is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Hatters have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Luton Town find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 3 games have yielded only -26 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City63128610
Luton Town62136107

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Grecians, as the The Hatters have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Luton Town 7 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.