FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 04 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Southampton fixture

Southampton face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Saints have recorded 4 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 26 AugSouthampton1 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2005/2006Wed 15 FebSouthampton0 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 OctPreston N.E.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
1978/1979Mon 12 FebPreston N.E.0 - 1SouthamptonFAC
1965/1966Sat 23 AprPreston N.E.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
1965/1966Sat 27 NovSouthampton5 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
1964/1965Mon 02 NovPreston N.E.0 - 0SouthamptonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The North End's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Southampton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saints's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Preston N.E. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 59 points from their 34 games so far. Southampton's total of 59 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.62047116
Southampton631210710

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Saints has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Preston N.E.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 17 .
Southampton Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.