FootyMAD's York City match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the York City v Forest Green Rovers fixture

Forest Green face a trip to York City at Bootham Crecent on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2006, with York City annihilating their visitors 5 - 1 in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2004/2005Sat 06 NovYork City1 - 3Forest GreenCONF

Recent respective form guides

York City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Minstermen in those games, with 5 conceded.

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 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

York City's total of 55 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference. Forest Green find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 34 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City6222978
Forest Green62137117

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Minstermen, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
York City Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Forest Green Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.