The game between York City and Tamworth in the (Conference) Premier on Saturday, 27th March 2010 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the York City v Tamworth fixture

York City are ready to welcome Tamworth to Bootham Crescent on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 3 of the previous 4 games.

The previous match played between the two at Bootham Crescent was more than three years back, in February 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 06 OctTamworth2 - 3York CityCONF
2006/2007Sat 03 FebYork City0-2TamworthCONF
2006/2007Sat 21 OctTamworth2 - 2York CityCONF
2005/2006Tue 21 FebYork City2 - 1TamworthCONF
2005/2006Tue 27 SepTamworth0 - 3York CityCONF
2004/2005Sat 19 MarTamworth1 - 0York CityCONF
2004/2005Tue 17 AugYork City2 - 0TamworthCONF

Recent respective form guides

York City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Minstermen score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Tamworth is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Lambs have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

York City's total of 64 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Tamworth find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
York City6213567
Tamworth6123145

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Minstermen's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Tamworth. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
York City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Tamworth Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.