FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 06 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crawley Town v York City fixture

Crawley Town prepare to entertain York City 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 York City at was just last season, in September 2004, the Reds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Conference match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 13 AugYork City0 - 0Crawley TownCONF
2004/2005Sat 18 DecYork City3 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2004/2005Sat 11 SepCrawley Town1-0York CityCONF

Recent respective form guides

Crawley Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Reds in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of York City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Minstermen have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crawley Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches. York City's 34 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crawley Town62311069
York City6123795

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Crawley Town Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
York City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.