This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Rushden & Diamonds and Darlington at 19:45 on Tuesday, 5th October 2010 in the (Conference) Premier.
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Rushden & D. play host to Darlington at Nene Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Diamonds have recorded 2 wins, and Darlington have come away with 1 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Rushden & D. was back in August 2005, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Sat 26 Nov | Darlington | 1 - 1 | Rushden & D. | LGE2 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 06 Aug | Rushden & D. | 1-1 | Darlington | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 23 Apr | Darlington | 2 - 0 | Rushden & D. | LGE2 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 06 Nov | Rushden & D. | 1 - 2 | Darlington | LGE2 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 08 Feb | Darlington | 2 - 2 | Rushden & D. | LGE2 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 09 Nov | Rushden & D. | 2 - 0 | Darlington | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 02 Feb | Rushden & D. | 2 - 1 | Darlington | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Rushden & Diamonds have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 4 conceded.
Darlington have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Rushden & D.'s 18 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Darlington's 19 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rushden & D. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Darlington | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Rushden & D. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rushden & D. | 6 games since last home draw. |
| Darlington | Previous 6 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 6 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
