FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Preston North End fixture

Hull City play host to Preston North End at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Tigers have recorded 10 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Hull City was more than a decade ago, in September 1992, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 01 NovPreston N.E.3 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1992/1993Sat 09 JanPreston N.E.1 - 2Hull CityLGE1
1992/1993Tue 15 SepHull City2-4Preston N.E.LGE1
1991/1992Tue 11 FebPreston N.E.3 - 1Hull CityLGE1
1991/1992Sat 30 NovHull City2 - 2Preston N.E.LGE1
1984/1985Tue 23 AprPreston N.E.1 - 4Hull CityLGE1
1984/1985Sat 15 SepHull City1 - 2Preston N.E.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 4.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Hull City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 50 points from their 44 matches. Preston N.E. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 76 points from 44 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6231659
Preston N.E.65108116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tigers are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occassion, Preston N.E. will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hull CityUnbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Preston N.E.4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.