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Last updated : 17 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Derby County fixture

Luton Town prepare to entertain Derby County at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hatters are clearly on top, winning 60.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kenilworth Road was less than a year ago, in March 2006, the The Hatters carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 MarLuton Town1-0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Mon 26 DecDerby County1 - 1Luton TownCHMP
1996/1997Wed 25 SepDerby County2 - 2Luton TownLGEC
1996/1997Tue 17 SepLuton Town1 - 0Derby CountyLGEC
1995/1996Wed 21 FebDerby County1 - 1Luton TownCHMP
1995/1996Sat 02 SepLuton Town1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
1994/1995Sun 11 DecLuton Town0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.

The away form of Derby County however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Rams's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.

Luton Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 17 matches. Derby County's total of 28 points from their 17 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
Luton Town61057183
Derby County641110713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Hatters of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Derby County, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 5 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Derby County Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.