FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Chesterfield v Peterborough United fixture

Peterborough face a trip to Chesterfield at Saltergate on Friday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Posh have recorded 3 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2003, when they played out a goalless 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:
2002/2003Sat 08 FebChesterfield0 - 0PeterboroughLD2
2002/2003Sat 09 NovPeterborough1 - 0ChesterfieldLD2
2001/2002Tue 05 FebPeterborough1 - 1ChesterfieldLD2
2001/2002Sat 01 SepChesterfield0 - 1PeterboroughLD2
1996/1997Sat 01 MarPeterborough1 - 1ChesterfieldLD2
1996/1997Tue 03 DecChesterfield2 - 1PeterboroughLD2
1995/1996Sat 02 MarPeterborough0 - 1ChesterfieldLD2

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Spireites in those games, with 6 conceded.

Peterborough have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Posh's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Chesterfield find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 22 games have yielded only 15 points. Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield6033583
Peterborough6303999

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Peterborough only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Saltergate will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Peterborough Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.