FootyMAD Rushden & Diamonds match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth face a trip to Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park on Saturday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Pilgrims won the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Rushden & D and Plymouth at was was two seasons ago, in August 2001, with Plymouth inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Diamonds in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 29 DecPlymouth1 - 0Rushden & DLD3
2001/2002Mon 27 AugRushden & D2 - 3PlymouthLD3

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Diamonds, with 6 goals against.

In complete contrast to Rushden & D, Plymouth are having a torrid time on their travels, 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.

Rushden & D are stuck down in the relegation zone of Natiowide League Division Two with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Plymouth's 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D64209314
Plymouth6222768

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Plymouth Not won in previous 3 away matches.