This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between AFC Wimbledon and Rushden & Diamonds at 15:00 on 26th March 2011 in the (Conference) Premier.
History of the AFC Wimbledon v Rushden & Diamonds fixture
AFC Wimbledon prepare to entertain Rushden & Diamonds at The Fans Stadium, Kingsmeadow on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. The Dons lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.
The only previous meeting between AFC Wimbledon and Rushden & Diamonds at The Fans Stadium, Kingsmeadow was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with Rushden & Diamonds inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Dons in a (Conference) Premier match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 24 Aug | Rushden & D. | 1 - 0 | AFC Wimbledon | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | 0-1 | Rushden & D. | (Conference) Premier |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 29 Sep | Rushden & D. | 0 - 1 | AFC Wimbledon | (Conference) Premier |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
AFC Wimbledon are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the The Dons, with 4 goals against.
Rushden & Diamonds have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
AFC Wimbledon are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 71 points from 39 games.
Rushden & Diamonds find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 37 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Wimbledon | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 4 |
| Rushden & Diamonds | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from AFC Wimbledon at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the The Dons will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| AFC Wimbledon | 8 games since last home draw. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Rushden & Diamonds | Undefeated in last 4 away games. No win in the 5 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
