This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Macclesfield Town and Northampton Town at 15:00 on 17th September 2011 in the League Two.

Footymad preview History of the Macclesfield Town v Northampton Town fixture

Macclesfield Town prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Moss Rose on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 5 of the previous 7 occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was less than a year ago, in October 2010, with Macclesfield Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 12 Mar Northampton 0 - 1 Macclesfield League Two
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Macclesfield 2-0 Northampton League Two
2009/2010 Wed 20 Jan Macclesfield 0 - 2 Northampton League Two
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Northampton 0 - 0 Macclesfield League Two
2005/2006 Sat 21 Jan Northampton 5 - 0 Macclesfield League Two
2005/2006 Sat 17 Sep Macclesfield 1 - 4 Northampton League Two
2004/2005 Sat 05 Mar Northampton 1 - 0 Macclesfield League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. These games have seen the Silkmen score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of Northampton Town however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Cobblers, and 11 goals against.

Macclesfield Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 8 matches.

Northampton Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Macclesfield Town 6 1 2 3 6 8 5
Northampton Town 6 1 2 3 6 10 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Moss Rose for the Silkmen and the Madmen are unable to see past Northampton Town claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Macclesfield Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Northampton Town 4 games since last defeat.

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