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Last updated : 01 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield face a trip to Nottingham Forest at City Ground on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprChesterfield1 - 3Nottm. ForestLGE1
2005/2006Sat 31 DecNottm. Forest0 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
1996/1997Sat 15 FebChesterfield1 - 0Nottm. ForestFAC
1948/1949Sat 05 MarChesterfield2 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
1948/1949Sat 09 OctNottm. Forest0 - 1ChesterfieldCHMP
1947/1948Sat 17 JanChesterfield0 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
1947/1948Sat 06 SepNottm. Forest1 - 3ChesterfieldCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. The Forest have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

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 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Nottm. Forest are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 5 games giving them a return of 13 points. Chesterfield's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest64117313
Chesterfield62221068

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Nottm. Forest may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chesterfield 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.