FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 01 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Darlington fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Darlington at Coral Windows Stadium on Monday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 27 wins out of 41 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Coral Windows Stadium was just last season, in October 2007, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2008/2009Mon 20 OctDarlington2 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 29 MarDarlington1 - 3Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 20 OctBradford City0-0DarlingtonLGE2
2003/2004Tue 12 AugBradford City0 - 0DarlingtonLGEC
2000/2001Mon 25 SepBradford City7 - 2DarlingtonLGEC
2000/2001Tue 19 SepDarlington0 - 1Bradford CityLGEC
1993/1994Wed 25 AugBradford City6 - 0DarlingtonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 2 conceded.

Darlington have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Bradford City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 42 points from their 27 games so far. Darlington are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 47 points from their 27 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City62311059
Darlington64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bradford City 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:
Bradford City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Darlington Last drawn game 6 outings ago.