FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Chester City fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Chester City at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Magpies have recorded 6 wins, and Chester City have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was just last season, in August 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2004/2005Sat 19 MarChester City3 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
2004/2005Sat 07 AugNotts. County1-1Chester CityLGE2
1997/1998Sat 14 MarChester City0 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Tue 04 NovNotts. County1 - 2Chester CityLGE2
1989/1990Sat 10 FebNotts. County0 - 0Chester CityLGE1
1989/1990Fri 15 SepChester City3 - 3Notts. CountyLGE1
1988/1989Sat 18 FebChester City1 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the Blues have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Notts. County are leading the way in the Coca Cola League Two, with their 7 games giving them a return of 15 points. Chester City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 12 points from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County632110811
Chester City622211138

FootyMad's prediction ...

Notts. County may be coming up against a decent side in Chester City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Magpies. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. CountyWon 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Chester CityLast drawn game 4 outings ago.