The game between Salisbury City and Rushden & Diamonds in the (Conference) Premier on Saturday, 21st November 2009 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Salisbury City v Rushden & Diamonds fixture

Rushden & D. face a trip to Salisbury City at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Most of the previous games have been drawn, but the remainder have resulted in a win for Diamonds.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugRushden & D.0 - 2Salisbury CityCONF
2008/2009Sat 04 AprRushden & D.2 - 1Salisbury CityCONF
2008/2009Sat 21 MarSalisbury City1 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
2007/2008Sat 05 JanRushden & D.0 - 0Salisbury CityCONF
2007/2008Sat 08 SepSalisbury City1 - 1Rushden & D.CONF
1995/1996Wed 24 AprSalisbury City0 - 2Rushden & D.SPL
1995/1996Sat 19 AugRushden & D.3 - 0Salisbury CitySPL

Recent respective form guides

Salisbury City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 3 conceded.

The Diamonds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Diamonds have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Salisbury City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 19 matches. Rushden & D. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 32 from their 19 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Salisbury City6303679
Rushden & D.650111515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Diamonds have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Raymond McEnhill Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Salisbury City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Rushden & D. 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.