FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 02 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Darlington v Macclesfield Town fixture

Macclesfield face a trip to Darlington at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, The Silkmen have recorded 3 wins, and Darlington have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Macclesfield inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Quakers 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:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarDarlington1 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2008/2009Sat 30 AugMacclesfield0 - 6DarlingtonLGE2
2007/2008Sat 26 JanDarlington2 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 01 SepMacclesfield0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 03 FebMacclesfield1 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 05 AugDarlington4 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2005/2006Sat 19 NovMacclesfield1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Darlington's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Quakers have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Macclesfield's away form is none too clever either, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the The Silkmen have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Darlington find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 10 games have yielded only 2 points. Macclesfield are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 10 from their 10 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington61143104
Macclesfield61237125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Silkmen out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Darlington. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Macclesfield Not won in previous 7 away matches.