FootyMAD's Hereford United preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Mansfield Town v Hereford United fixture

Mansfield Town prepare to entertain Hereford United at Field Mill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 14 games played, Stags have recorded 6 wins, and Hereford Utd. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Field Mill was less than a year ago, in October 2005, with Hereford Utd. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Stags in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 18 OctMansfield Town0-1Hereford Utd.ASSM
1996/1997Sat 11 JanHereford Utd.0 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
1996/1997Sat 28 SepMansfield Town3 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
1995/1996Sat 20 AprMansfield Town1 - 2Hereford Utd.LGE2
1995/1996Sat 04 NovHereford Utd.0 - 1Mansfield TownLGE2
1994/1995Mon 17 AprHereford Utd.0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
1994/1995Mon 26 DecMansfield Town7 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Mansfield Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Stags have scored 6, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Hereford Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Bulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Mansfield Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 6 points from their 6 games played so far, Hereford Utd.'s total of 10 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Mansfield Town6222888
Hereford Utd.631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Field Mill for the Stags and the Madmen are unable to see past Hereford Utd. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Mansfield TownFailed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hereford Utd.Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.