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Last updated : 08 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Mansfield Town fixture

Mansfield Town face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Monday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 17 out of 23 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, with Peterborough running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners 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:
2006/2007Sat 18 NovMansfield Town0 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
2005/2006Sat 17 DecMansfield Town0 - 0PeterboroughLGE2
2005/2006Sat 20 AugPeterborough2 - 0Mansfield TownLGE2
2002/2003Sat 29 MarMansfield Town1 - 5PeterboroughLGE1
2002/2003Sat 12 OctPeterborough0 - 0Mansfield TownLGE1
2000/2001Tue 28 NovPeterborough4 - 0Mansfield TownFAC
2000/2001Sat 18 NovMansfield Town1 - 1PeterboroughFAC

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Posh, with 5 goals against.

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Peterborough see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 56 points from their 41 games played so far, Mansfield Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 50 points from their 41 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough631214810
Mansfield Town6123465

FootyMad's prediction ...

Mansfield Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Peterborough may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
PeterboroughUnbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Mansfield TownPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.