FootyMAD's Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 18 OctSheff. Wed.0 - 0Rushden & D.LD2

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Diamonds, with 6 goals against.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Owls have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rushden & D. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 30 games played so far, Sheff. Wed. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Two, showing a record of 39 points from their 31 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.61148134
Sheff. Wed.63128510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Sheff. Wed. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Rushden & D.. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.