FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hereford United v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Hereford United at Edgar Street on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Spireites will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2008, with Hereford Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 16 FebHereford Utd.2 - 0ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Mon 21 JanChesterfield4 - 0Hereford Utd.LGE2
1994/1995Tue 24 JanHereford Utd.0 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
1994/1995Sat 05 NovChesterfield1 - 0Hereford Utd.LGE2
1993/1994Tue 15 MarHereford Utd.0 - 3ChesterfieldLGE2
1993/1994Sat 21 AugChesterfield3 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
1992/1993Sat 13 MarChesterfield1 - 0Hereford Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bulls in those games, with 6 conceded.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Spireites's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Hereford Utd. are currently lying in 20th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 12 from their 12 matches played. Chesterfield lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 20 from their 12 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hereford Utd.6231999
Chesterfield6411131013

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Spireites has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Hereford Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hereford Utd. 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 6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.