FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Darlington take on Macclesfield Town in a League Two match on Saturday, 7th March 2009 at 15:00.

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History of the Darlington v Macclesfield Town fixture

Darlington prepare to entertain Macclesfield Town at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, The Quakers have recorded 6 wins, and Macclesfield have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Balfour Webnet Darlington Aren was just last season, in January 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 30 AugMacclesfield0 - 6DarlingtonLGE2
2007/2008Sat 26 JanDarlington2-2MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 01 SepMacclesfield0 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 03 FebMacclesfield1 - 1DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Sat 05 AugDarlington4 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2005/2006Sat 19 NovMacclesfield1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2005/2006Fri 07 OctDarlington1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Darlington have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Quakers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Darlington, Macclesfield are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Silkmen have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Darlington's 44 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Macclesfield find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 36 points from their 34 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington63124410
Macclesfield6114584

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Darlington fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the The Quakers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Darlington 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Macclesfield Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.