FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Forest Green Rovers v York City fixture

Forest Green prepare to entertain York City at The Lawn on Tuesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 4 matches played by the Rovers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Lawn was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with York City inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Rovers in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 18 MarForest Green1-2York CityCONF
2007/2008Fri 24 AugYork City0 - 2Forest GreenCONF
2006/2007Sat 03 MarYork City0 - 0Forest GreenCONF
2006/2007Sat 02 DecForest Green0 - 1York CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 25 FebYork City5 - 1Forest GreenCONF
2005/2006Sat 10 SepForest Green1 - 2York CityCONF
2004/2005Sat 12 FebForest Green1 - 1York CityCONF

Recent respective form guides

Forest Green Rovers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 8 conceded.

York City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Forest Green are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 36 matches. York City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 34 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forest Green60519125
York City63217311

FootyMad's prediction ...

Forest Green are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Forest Green Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
York City 4 games since last defeat.