FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Peterborough United v Chesterfield fixture

Peterborough prepare to entertain Chesterfield at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Posh have recorded 6 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was just last season, in November 2002, the Posh carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2003/2004Fri 26 DecChesterfield2 - 1PeterboroughLD2
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

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Chesterfield is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Spireites have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Peterborough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 29 matches. Chesterfield are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division Two with a return of just 28 points from their 29 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6123795
Chesterfield631291610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chesterfield Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.