FootyMAD's Stockport County match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Notts. County v Stockport County fixture

Notts. County prepare to entertain Stockport County at Meadow Lane on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 10 wins out of 14 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Meadow Lane was less than a year ago, in December 2005, with Notts. County running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 17 DecNotts. County2-0Stockport Co.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugStockport Co.1 - 1Notts. CountyLGE2
2003/2004Sat 21 FebNotts. County4 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 18 OctStockport Co.2 - 2Notts. CountyLGE1
2002/2003Tue 21 JanNotts. County3 - 2Stockport Co.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugStockport Co.0 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
1996/1997Sat 22 MarNotts. County1 - 2Stockport Co.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Notts. County haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Stockport Co. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Hatters have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Notts. County's total of 17 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Stockport Co. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 10 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Notts. County632110811
Stockport Co.63039109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Magpies's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Stockport Co.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Notts. County Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Stockport Co. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.