FM Preview: Gateshead v Luton Town 25 Sep 2010

Last updated : 24 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gateshead v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Gateshead at International Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Out of their two previous meetings, the The Hatters have come away with all the points on both occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2010, with Luton Town inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Tynesiders 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:
2009/2010Sat 23 JanGateshead0 - 1Luton TownCONF
2009/2010Sat 15 AugLuton Town2 - 1GatesheadCONF
1920/1921Sat 29 JanSth. Shields0 - 4Luton TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 2.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Gateshead find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 10 matches. Luton Town's total of 18 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gateshead6213497
Luton Town6222988

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Gateshead Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.