FootyMAD's Northampton Town match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Northampton Town fixture

Luton Town prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Kenilworth Road on Monday evening, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Hatters have won 20 of the 25 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kenilworth Road was earlier this season, with Luton Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 04 SepLuton Town2-0NorthamptonASSM
2002/2003Sat 15 FebLuton Town3 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2002/2003Sat 02 NovNorthampton3 - 0Luton TownLGE1
2000/2001Sat 10 FebNorthampton0 - 1Luton TownLGE1
2000/2001Sat 09 SepLuton Town0 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
1998/1999Sat 10 AprNorthampton1 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1998/1999Tue 20 OctLuton Town1 - 0NorthamptonLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Hatters, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to Luton Town, Northampton are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cobblers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Luton Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 10 matches. Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 13 points from their 10 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6222998
Northampton632110611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Luton Town may be coming up against a decent side in Northampton, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Hatters. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Northampton Not won in previous 9 away matches.