FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Leeds United v Preston North End fixture

Preston N.E. travel to take on Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Leeds Utd. was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1983, with Leeds Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1982/1983Sat 08 JanLeeds Utd.3 - 0Preston N.E.FAC
1966/1967Wed 12 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 0Preston N.E.LC
1966/1967Tue 04 OctPreston N.E.1 - 1Leeds Utd.LC
1963/1964Tue 03 MarPreston N.E.2 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
1963/1964Sat 16 NovLeeds Utd.1 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
1962/1963Sat 13 AprLeeds Utd.4 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
1962/1963Sat 24 NovPreston N.E.4 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Whites score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Leeds Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 11 matches. Preston N.E. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 15 points from their 12 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.6231439
Preston N.E.632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Preston N.E. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Elland Road will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Preston N.E. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.