This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Altrincham and York City at 19:45 on Tuesday, 5th January 2010 in the (Conference) Premier.

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History of the Altrincham v York City fixture

Altrincham prepare to entertain York City at Moss Lane on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the Robins winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Lane was less than a year ago, in January 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:
2008/2009Tue 27 JanAltrincham1-1York CityCONF
2008/2009Sun 28 DecYork City1 - 2AltrinchamCONF
2007/2008Sat 19 JanAltrincham2 - 2York CityCONF
2007/2008Sat 15 DecAltrincham1 - 3York CityFAT
2007/2008Tue 04 SepYork City2 - 2AltrinchamCONF
2006/2007Sat 10 FebAltrincham0 - 4York CityCONF
2006/2007Sun 05 NovYork City1 - 0AltrinchamCONF

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Robins's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The Minstermen have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Minstermen's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Altrincham see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 32 points from their 23 games played so far, York City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 25 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham63216211
York City641110513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Altrincham's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against York City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
York City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.