History of the Crawley Town v Preston North End fixture
Crawley Town prepare to entertain Preston North End at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Reds won the only previous game contested between the two.
The only previous meeting between Crawley Town and Preston North End at Broadfield Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2013, the Reds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 23 Apr | Crawley Town | 1-0 | Preston N.E. | League One |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Sep | Preston N.E. | 1 - 2 | Crawley Town | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Crawley Town have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 2 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.
The away form of Preston North End however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.
Crawley Town see themselves just below half way in the Skybet League One, showing a record of 22 points from their 19 games played so far,
Preston North End are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 37 points from 19 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley Town | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Preston North End | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing seems to be going right for the Reds at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the North End come away with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Crawley Town | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Preston North End | 4 successive away victories. 9 games since last away draw. 10 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here