FM Preview: Gateshead v Fleetwood Town 24 Aug 2010

Last updated : 23 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gateshead v Fleetwood Town fixture

Fleetwood Tn. face a trip to Gateshead at International Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 2 of the 5 previous games, with the hosts winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a (Conference) North match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 18 MarGateshead2 - 2Fleetwood Tn.CNFN
2008/2009Tue 02 SepFleetwood Tn.0 - 2GatesheadCNFN
2007/2008Sat 23 FebGateshead2 - 0Fleetwood Tn.NPL
2007/2008Tue 29 JanFleetwood Tn.2 - 3GatesheadNPL
2006/2007Sat 03 FebFleetwood Tn.1 - 0GatesheadNPL
2006/2007Sat 18 NovGateshead3 - 3Fleetwood Tn.NPL
1989/1990Sat 28 OctFleetwood Tn.0 - 2GatesheadNPL

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 3.

Fleetwood Tn. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The 's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Gateshead lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 5 points from their 3 games so far. Fleetwood Tn.'s 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gateshead6222558
Fleetwood Tn.63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Fleetwood Tn. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at International Stadium will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Gateshead Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Fleetwood Tn. Not won in previous 2 away matches.