FM Preview: Chesterfield v York City 26 Dec 2012

Last updated : 25 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chesterfield v York City fixture

Chesterfield play host to York City at Whittington Moor on Wednesday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Spireites are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 5 of the 42 games.

The last time the two teams met at Chesterfield was more than a decade ago, in August 2000, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a League Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Sep York City 2 - 2 Chesterfield League Two
2000/2001 Tue 23 Jan York City 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Division Three
2000/2001 Sat 12 Aug Chesterfield 4-1 York City League Division Three
1998/1999 Sat 03 Apr York City 1 - 2 Chesterfield League Division Two
1998/1999 Sat 17 Oct Chesterfield 2 - 1 York City League Division Two
1997/1998 Sun 28 Dec Chesterfield 1 - 1 York City League Division Two
1997/1998 Tue 02 Sep York City 0 - 1 Chesterfield League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Spireites, with 7 goals against.

York City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Minstermen's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Chesterfield see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 32 points from their 23 games played so far,

York City see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 30 points from their 22 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chesterfield 6 3 1 2 9 7 10
York City 6 2 1 3 12 13 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Spireites. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chesterfield Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
York City Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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