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Chesterfield prepare to entertain Torquay United at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Spireites have won an impressive 13 of the 17 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 4.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was less than a year ago, in January 2010, the Spireites carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 16 Jan | Chesterfield | 1-0 | Torquay Utd. | LGE2 |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 08 Aug | Torquay Utd. | 2 - 0 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 05 Mar | Torquay Utd. | 2 - 2 | Chesterfield | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 18 Dec | Chesterfield | 1 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 27 Jan | Chesterfield | 3 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | LGE2 |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 23 Dec | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 0 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 25 Feb | Torquay Utd. | 3 - 3 | Chesterfield | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Chesterfield have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 18 goals have been scored by the Spireites in those games, with 15 conceded.
The Gulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Gulls, and 10 goals against.
Chesterfield are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 35 points from their 18 games. Torquay Utd.'s total of 28 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Torquay Utd. | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 14 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Chesterfield are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Chesterfield | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Torquay Utd. | Undefeated in last 6 away games. 9 games since last defeat. |