This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Tamworth and Darlington at 15:00 on 20th August 2011 in the (Conference) Premier.
History of the Tamworth v Darlington fixture
Darlington face a trip to Tamworth at The Lamb Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.
The only previous meeting between Tamworth and Darlington at The Lamb Ground was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | Tamworth | 1-1 | Darlington | (Conference) Premier |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Dec | Darlington | 3 - 2 | Tamworth | Trophy |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 09 Nov | Darlington | 1 - 0 | Tamworth | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Tamworth have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Lambs have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.
Darlington have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Tamworth lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 4 points from their 2 games so far.
Darlington find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 4 points they have accumulated from 2 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamworth | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Darlington | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the The Quakers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Tamworth. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Tamworth | 5 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Darlington | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here


