FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 16 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 Tuesday 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 are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. The Bantams have scored 8 and conceded 1 during this period.

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 are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 51 points from 30 games. Darlington lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 47 from their 27 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City63219511
Darlington64119313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Darlington Last drawn game 6 outings ago.