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Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Macclesfield Town fixture

Macclesfield face a trip to Northampton Town at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, Silkmen have recorded 1 wins, and Northampton have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 17 SepMacclesfield1 - 4NorthamptonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 05 MarNorthampton1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2004/2005Sat 18 DecMacclesfield1 - 3NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Sat 27 MarMacclesfield0 - 4NorthamptonLGE2
2003/2004Sat 20 SepNorthampton0 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
1999/2000Sat 04 DecNorthampton2 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
1999/2000Sat 07 AugMacclesfield1 - 0NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Cobblers have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Silkmen have hit 12 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Northampton are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 42 points from 26 games. Macclesfield find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 27 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton63126710
Macclesfield632115911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Northampton may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton 5 games since last home draw.
Macclesfield No win in the 2 most recent games.