FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Luton Town play host to Rushden & Diamonds at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The The Hatters have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was back in August 2003, over five years ago, with Luton Town running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanRushden & D.2 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Tue 04 NovRushden & D.1 - 2Luton TownASSM
2003/2004Sat 09 AugLuton Town3-1Rushden & D.LGE1
2001/2002Sat 09 MarRushden & D.1 - 2Luton TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 15 DecLuton Town1 - 0Rushden & D.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The Hatters score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Diamonds, and 9 goals against.

Luton Town's total of 32 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Rushden & D.'s 26 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town641110713
Rushden & D.6213567

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Rushden & D. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Hatters in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Rushden & D. Last drawn game 6 outings ago.