FM Preview: Chesterfield v Bury 25 Apr 2011

Last updated : 24 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v Bury fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Bury at Recreation Ground on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Spireites are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was just last season, in February 2010, the Spireites carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 15 Feb Bury 1 - 1 Chesterfield League Two
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb Chesterfield 1-0 Bury League Two
2009/2010 Tue 24 Nov Bury 2 - 1 Chesterfield League Two
2008/2009 Tue 03 Mar Bury 1 - 2 Chesterfield League Two
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Chesterfield 1 - 3 Bury League Two
2007/2008 Wed 26 Dec Bury 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Two
2007/2008 Fri 07 Sep Chesterfield 3 - 1 Bury League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Spireites, with 5 goals against.

Bury's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Those games have seen the The Shakers pummel 11 goals, and let in 3.

Chesterfield are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 43 games giving them a return of 82 points.

Bury are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 77 points from their 43 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 3 2 1 11 6 11
Bury 6 5 1 0 11 2 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Recreation Ground for the Spireites and the Madmen are unable to see past Bury claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Won 5 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Bury Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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