FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Tranmere Rovers v Luton Town fixture

Tranmere Rvs. prepare to entertain Luton Town at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 63.64% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was less than a year ago, in April 2004, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 AprTranmere Rvs.1-0Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 24 JanLuton Town0 - 1Tranmere Rvs.FAC
2003/2004Mon 06 OctLuton Town3 - 1Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 05 AprLuton Town0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2002/2003Sat 30 NovTranmere Rvs.1 - 3Luton TownLGE1
1995/1996Sat 02 DecLuton Town3 - 2Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1995/1996Sat 07 OctTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Luton TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

The The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 13 goals for and 11 against.

Tranmere Rvs. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 19 points from the 10 games they have played so far. Luton Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 28 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6231649
Luton Town63129810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tranmere Rvs. are starting to turn Prenton Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Luton Town 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.