FootyMAD's Walsall match preview

Last updated : 20 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chesterfield v Walsall fixture

Chesterfield prepare to entertain Walsall at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 39 games played, Spireites have recorded 19 wins, and Walsall have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was just last season, in September 2004, the Spireites carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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 17 SepWalsall2 - 3ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 15 JanWalsall3 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Sat 18 SepChesterfield1-0WalsallLGE1
1998/1999Sat 20 FebWalsall1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
1998/1999Sat 12 SepChesterfield0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 10 JanWalsall3 - 2ChesterfieldLGE1
1997/1998Sat 09 AugChesterfield3 - 1WalsallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of Walsall is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Saddlers have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield's total of 43 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Walsall find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 34 points from their 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield6150548
Walsall6213587

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chesterfield are not exactly setting the world alight at Recreation Ground at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Walsall in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 11 matches.
Walsall Not won in previous 6 away matches.