The game between Rushden & Diamonds and Grays Athletic in the (Conference) Premier on Saturday, 12th September 2009 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Rushden & Diamonds v Grays Athletic fixture

Rushden & D. prepare to entertain Grays Athletic at Nene Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Nene Park was less than a year ago, in October 2008, the Diamonds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 31 MarGrays Ath.0 - 0Rushden & D.CONF
2008/2009Tue 07 OctRushden & D.1-0Grays Ath.CONF
2007/2008Thu 24 AprGrays Ath.3 - 0Rushden & D.CONF
2007/2008Tue 25 SepRushden & D.1 - 1Grays Ath.CONF
2006/2007Tue 27 MarGrays Ath.3 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2006/2007Tue 15 AugRushden & D.1 - 3Grays Ath.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Rushden & Diamonds have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Diamonds in those games, with 7 conceded.

In complete contrast to Rushden & D., Grays Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Blues have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Rushden & D.'s 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Grays Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rushden & D.632114711
Grays Ath.61236115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Rushden & D. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Diamonds. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Rushden & D. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Grays Ath. Not won in previous 14 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.