This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Lewes and Rushden & Diamonds at 19:45 on Thursday, 11th September 2008 in the (Conference) Premier.

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History of the Lewes v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Rushden & D. face a trip to Lewes at The Dripping Pan on Thursday evening, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent respective form guides

Lewes have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rooks have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Rushden & D. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Diamonds have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Lewes are stuck down in the relegation zone of Blue Square (Conference) Premier with a return of just 3 points from their 8 games thus far. Rushden & D. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Lewes60244152
Rushden & D.6033583

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Diamonds out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Lewes. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Lewes Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Rushden & D. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.