This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Southport and York City at 19:45 on 11th October 2011 in the (Conference) Premier.
History of the Southport v York City fixture
Southport prepare to entertain York City at Haig Avenue on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 38 games played, Sandgrounders have recorded 13 wins, and York City have come away with 12 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Haig Avenue was less than a year ago, in January 2011, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Southport | 4-0 | York City | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 23 Nov | York City | 2 - 0 | Southport | (Conference) Premier |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 21 Apr | Southport | 0 - 1 | York City | Conference |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 23 Sep | York City | 2 - 2 | Southport | Conference |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 24 Jan | York City | 0 - 0 | Southport | Conference |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 16 Aug | Southport | 1 - 4 | York City | Conference |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 15 Nov | Southport | 0 - 4 | York City | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southport have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. While Sandgrounders have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
The Minstermen have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Minstermen, and 6 goals against.
Southport's 24 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
York City's total of 26 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 13 |
| York City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Haig Avenue for the Sandgrounders and the Madmen are unable to see past York City claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southport | Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| York City | 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
