FootyMAD's Notts. County match preview

Last updated : 24 January 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Macclesfield Town fixture

Macclesfield travel to take on Notts. County at Meadow Lane on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The last time the two teams met at Notts. County was back in May 1999, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Sun 10 OctMacclesfield1 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
1998/1999Tue 04 MayNotts. County1 - 1MacclesfieldLGE1
1998/1999Mon 31 AugMacclesfield0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE1
1997/1998Sat 28 FebMacclesfield2 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Sat 11 OctNotts. County1 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Magpies score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Silkmen have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 27 matches played. Macclesfield lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 42 from their 28 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6231529
Macclesfield6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Macclesfield on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Notts. County. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County No sequences of note
Macclesfield Not won in previous 5 away matches.