FM Preview: Yeovil Town v Southampton 28 Sep 2010

Last updated : 27 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Yeovil Town v Southampton fixture

Southampton face a trip to Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Tuesday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Saints won the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Yeovil Town and Southampton at was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Southampton inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Glovers in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 17 AprYeovil Town0 - 1SouthamptonLGE1
2009/2010Sat 19 SepSouthampton2 - 0Yeovil TownLGE1
2006/2007Wed 23 AugSouthampton5 - 2Yeovil TownLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Yeovil Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Southampton have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Saints's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Yeovil Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches. Southampton find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 8 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Yeovil Town61146144
Southampton6114184

FootyMad's prediction ...

Southampton are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Yeovil Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Yeovil Town 8 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southampton 8 games since last away draw.