This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Altrincham and Luton Town at 15:00 on Saturday, 17th October 2009 in the (Conference) Premier.

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History of the Altrincham v Luton Town fixture

Altrincham prepare to entertain Luton Town at Moss Lane on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Altrincham and Luton Town at was less than a year ago, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in an F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 18 NovAltrincham0-0Luton TownFAC
2008/2009Sat 08 NovLuton Town0 - 0AltrinchamFAC

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Luton Town's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the The Hatters have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Altrincham's 24 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Luton Town's total of 28 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham63219511
Luton Town64029912

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Moss Lane for the Robins and the Madmen are unable to see past Luton Town claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Luton Town 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.