|
Peterborough prepare to entertain Darlington at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Posh have recorded 11 wins, and Darlington have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was just last season, in September 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Sep | Darlington | 1 - 1 | Peterborough | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 13 Jan | Darlington | 3 - 1 | Peterborough | LGE2 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Sep | Peterborough | 1-3 | Darlington | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 14 Feb | Peterborough | 2 - 1 | Darlington | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 14 Jan | Darlington | 2 - 1 | Peterborough | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Mon 21 Jan | Peterborough | 2 - 0 | Darlington | FAC |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 15 Jan | Darlington | 2 - 2 | Peterborough | FAC |
Recent respective form guides
Peterborough United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Posh score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 1.
In complete contrast to Peterborough, Darlington are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. The Quakers have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Peterborough are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 92 points from their 45 games. Darlington's total of 75 points from their 45 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Peterborough | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 13 |
| Darlington | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Peterborough fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Posh. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Peterborough | 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Darlington | Not won in previous 6 away matches. No win in the 8 most recent games. |