This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Rochdale and Northampton Town at 15:00 on Saturday, 17th April 2010 in the League Two.
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Rochdale play host to Northampton Town at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Dale have recorded 10 wins, and Northampton have come away with 6 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Rochdale was just over four years ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 19 Sep | Northampton | 1 - 2 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 08 Apr | Northampton | 2 - 2 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 02 Jan | Rochdale | 1-1 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 08 Mar | Rochdale | 1 - 0 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 23 Oct | Northampton | 5 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 14 Feb | Northampton | 3 - 1 | Rochdale | LGE2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 11 Oct | Rochdale | 1 - 1 | Northampton | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dale in those games, with 6 conceded.
The Cobblers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Cobblers, and 5 goals against.
Rochdale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 79 points from their 41 games. Northampton's 63 points from 42 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: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rochdale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 7 |
| Northampton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Rochdale only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rochdale | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Northampton | An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
