FootyMAD Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Chesterfield v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth face a trip to Chesterfield at Saltergate on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Pilgrims have won 8 of the 26 games compared to the host's 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, as the Spireites edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 08 MarChesterfield3 - 2PlymouthLD2
2002/2003Sat 21 SepPlymouth0 - 1ChesterfieldLD2
2000/2001Sat 10 MarPlymouth3 - 0ChesterfieldLD3
2000/2001Sat 07 OctChesterfield2 - 1PlymouthLD3
1997/1998Sat 17 JanChesterfield2 - 1PlymouthLD2
1997/1998Sat 30 AugPlymouth1 - 1ChesterfieldLD2
1996/1997Sat 22 FebChesterfield1 - 2PlymouthLD2

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Spireites's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Plymouth have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches. Plymouth see themselves just below half way in the Natiowide League Division Two, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield61143144
Plymouth6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Plymouth on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Chesterfield. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield 8 games since last home draw.
Plymouth Not won in previous 3 away matches.