FM Preview: Bradford City v Chesterfield 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Bradford City at Coral Windows Stadium on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Spireites will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 26 and win only 6 of the 43 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, with Bradford City running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 AprChesterfield1 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2009/2010Sat 26 SepBradford City3 - 0ChesterfieldLGE2
2008/2009Sat 02 MayChesterfield0 - 2Bradford CityLGE2
2008/2009Tue 25 NovBradford City3 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Mon 24 MarBradford City1 - 0ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 08 DecChesterfield1 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2006/2007Sat 28 AprChesterfield3 - 0Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City 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 Bantams in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Spireites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Spireites, and 10 goals against.

Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 24 points from their 19 games played so far, Chesterfield are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 19 games giving them a return of 38 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6213677
Chesterfield6303879

FootyMad's prediction ...

Spireites have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Coral Windows Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City No sequences of note
Chesterfield 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.