FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chesterfield v Grimsby Town fixture

Grimsby Town face a trip to Chesterfield at Recreation Ground on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, Mighty Mariners have recorded 16 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 03 SepChesterfield2 - 2Grimsby TownASSM
2008/2009Sat 23 AugGrimsby Town0 - 1ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 09 FebGrimsby Town4 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 05 JanChesterfield1 - 2Grimsby TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 27 MarChesterfield4 - 4Grimsby TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 20 SepGrimsby Town4 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2002/2003Tue 10 SepGrimsby Town0 - 1ChesterfieldLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Spireites's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Grimsby Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Mighty Mariners have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chesterfield's 45 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Grimsby Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 35 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chesterfield63217511
Grimsby Town61058103

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Spireites, as the Mighty Mariners have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Grimsby Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.