FootyMAD's Halifax Town match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Halifax Town v Forest Green Rovers fixture

Forest Green face a trip to Halifax Town at The Shay on Saturday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Halifax Town and Forest Green at was less than a year ago, in April 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 27 SepForest Green1 - 2Halifax TownCONF
2002/2003Mon 21 AprHalifax Town1 - 1Forest GreenCONF
2002/2003Sat 09 NovForest Green0 - 2Halifax TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

Halifax Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Shaymen score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Forest Green have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Halifax Town see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide Conference, showing a record of 37 points from their 29 games played so far, Forest Green find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Halifax Town6123695
Forest Green632115711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Forest Green are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from The Shay with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Halifax Town Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Forest Green Not won in previous 3 away matches.