FootyMAD York City match preview

Last updated : 10 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Mansfield Town v York City fixture

Mansfield prepare to entertain York City at Field Mill on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Stags are clearly on top, winning 55.88% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was two seasons ago, in November 2001, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 13 AprYork3 - 1MansfieldLD3
2001/2002Fri 23 NovMansfield1-1YorkLD3
2000/2001Sat 10 MarMansfield1 - 3YorkLD3
2000/2001Fri 06 OctYork2 - 1MansfieldLD3
1999/2000Tue 08 FebMansfield1 - 0YorkLD3
1999/2000Sat 08 JanYork0 - 1MansfieldLD3
1991/1992Sat 29 FebMansfield5 - 2YorkDIV4

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Stags, with 8 goals against.

In complete contrast to Mansfield, York are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Minstermen have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Mansfield are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 23 points from their 12 games. York's total of 20 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division Three.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield641114813
York6222578

FootyMad's prediction ...

Mansfield may be coming up against a decent side in York, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Stags. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
York Not won in previous 4 away matches.