FootyMAD's Chester City match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Notts. County v Chester City fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Chester City at Meadow Lane on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 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 September 2005, 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:
2006/2007Tue 12 SepChester City0 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2
2005/2006Sat 28 JanChester City0 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
2005/2006Sat 10 SepNotts. County1-1Chester CityLGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Magpies have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Chester City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Blues, and 12 goals against.

Notts. County's 35 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Chester City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 30 points from their 24 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County6114374
Chester City630310119

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Meadow Lane for the Magpies and the Madmen are unable to see past Chester City claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Chester City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.