FM Preview: Torquay United v Chesterfield 29 Apr 2011

Last updated : 28 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Torquay United v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 games played, Spireites have recorded 2 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in August 2009, with Torquay United 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 11 Dec Chesterfield 1 - 0 Torquay Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Chesterfield 1 - 0 Torquay Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Torquay Utd. 2-0 Chesterfield League Two
2004/2005 Sat 05 Mar Torquay Utd. 2 - 2 Chesterfield League One
2004/2005 Sat 18 Dec Chesterfield 1 - 1 Torquay Utd. League One
2000/2001 Sat 27 Jan Chesterfield 3 - 0 Torquay Utd. League Division Three
2000/2001 Sat 23 Dec Torquay Utd. 0 - 0 Chesterfield League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Gulls, with 1 goals against.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Spireites's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Torquay United's total of 68 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.

Chesterfield are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 44 games giving them a return of 82 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Torquay United 6 2 4 0 10 5 10
Chesterfield 6 2 2 2 8 9 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Chesterfield are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Plainmoor with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Torquay United Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Chesterfield Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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