FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Ipswich Town fixture

Preston N.E. prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Deepdale on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, North End have recorded 3 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Deepdale was just last season, in October 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctIpswich Town3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 28 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 25 OctPreston N.E.1-1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sat 18 JanIpswich Town3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sun 01 SepPreston N.E.0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1979/1980Sat 05 JanPreston N.E.0 - 3Ipswich TownFAC
1967/1968Sat 16 MarIpswich Town4 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the North End in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Tractor Boys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Tractor Boys, and 9 goals against.

Preston N.E. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 52 points from 32 games. Ipswich Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 32 games giving them a return of 65 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.641110713
Ipswich Town641111813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Preston N.E. are starting to turn Deepdale into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Ipswich Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
5 games since last defeat.