FootyMAD's Boston United match preview

Last updated : 19 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Boston United v Mansfield Town fixture

Mansfield Town face a trip to Boston United at York Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Mansfield Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Pilgrims in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprBoston Utd.1 - 2Mansfield TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 01 NovMansfield Town2 - 1Boston Utd.LGE2
1925/1926Sat 28 NovBoston Utd.5 - 2Mansfield TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Boston United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The away form of Mansfield Town is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Stags have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Boston Utd.'s total of 25 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Mansfield Town's 23 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Boston Utd.632115711
Mansfield Town6033293

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pilgrims, as the Stags have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Boston Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Mansfield Town Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.