FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 18 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, with the intention of improving a poor record there. The have ended up losing on 17 of the 21 occassions the two teams have clashed.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2005, with Chesterfield inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Robins in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 26 OctChesterfield3 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2004/2005Fri 28 JanBristol City2 - 3ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 02 OctChesterfield2 - 2Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 JanBristol City4 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2003/2004Sat 16 AugChesterfield1 - 1Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 26 AprChesterfield2 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 05 OctBristol City4 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Spireites have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Bristol City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola League One with a return of just 16 points from their 17 games thus far. Chesterfield's total of 28 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City60066170
Chesterfield6312111010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Spireites out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bristol City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 6 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Chesterfield Not won in previous 4 away matches.