FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 26 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Darlington fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Darlington at Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bantams are clearly on top, having won 27 and lost only 9 of the 42 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was just last season, in February 2009, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 05 DecDarlington0 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2008/2009Tue 17 FebBradford City0-0DarlingtonLGE2
2008/2009Mon 20 OctDarlington2 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 29 MarDarlington1 - 3Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 20 OctBradford City0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2003/2004Tue 12 AugBradford City0 - 0DarlingtonLGEC
2000/2001Mon 25 SepBradford City7 - 2DarlingtonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Bantams have scored 4, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Darlington is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Quakers have hit 4 goals, 20 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 30 matches. Darlington find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 28 games have yielded only 15 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6213677
Darlington61146114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Bantams to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Failed to win in previous 9 home matches.
Darlington Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.