The game between Bury and Darlington in the League Two on Tuesday, 9th March 2010 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Bury v Darlington fixture

Bury prepare to entertain Darlington at Gigg Lane on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Shakers are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 5 of the 26 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Gigg Lane was just last season, in December 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:
2009/2010Sat 15 AugDarlington0 - 1BuryLGE2
2008/2009Mon 13 AprDarlington2 - 2BuryLGE2
2008/2009Fri 26 DecBury2-2DarlingtonLGE2
2008/2009Tue 04 NovDarlington1 - 0BuryASSM
2007/2008Sat 23 FebBury1 - 2DarlingtonLGE2
2007/2008Sat 12 JanDarlington3 - 0BuryLGE2
2006/2007Tue 16 JanBury1 - 1DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bury are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the The Shakers score just 5 goals, though they have conceded 1.

In complete contrast to Bury, Darlington are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. The Quakers have conceded 16 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Bury are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 60 points from 34 games. Darlington find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 31 games have yielded only 15 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury6231329
Darlington60155131

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bury 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 Shakers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bury Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Darlington Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.