FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 22 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the York City v Crawley Town fixture

Crawley Town face a trip to York City at Bootham Crecent on Sunday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Half the previous contests have ended with a drawn game, but unfortunately the other half have ended in a defeat for the Reds.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 09 AugCrawley Town0 - 1York CityCONF
2007/2008Sat 05 AprCrawley Town6 - 1York CityCONF
2007/2008Sat 01 DecYork City1 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2006/2007Sat 06 JanYork City5 - 0Crawley TownCONF
2006/2007Sat 09 SepCrawley Town3 - 0York CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 07 JanCrawley Town0 - 1York CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 13 AugYork City0 - 0Crawley TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

York City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Minstermen score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Crawley Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Reds's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

York City see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 23 points from their 19 games played so far, Crawley Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 31 from their 19 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City6213657
Crawley Town62131077

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Reds has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to York City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
York City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Crawley Town Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.