FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Norwich City fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Norwich City at Britannia Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Potters are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 21 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was two seasons ago, in September 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 27 MarNorwich City1 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 SepStoke City1-1Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 FebNorwich City2 - 2Stoke CityCHMP
2002/2003Mon 26 AugStoke City1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
1997/1998Sat 18 AprStoke City2 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
1997/1998Sat 20 DecNorwich City0 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
1996/1997Sat 12 AprNorwich City2 - 0Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Norwich City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Canaries have hit 8 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far, Norwich City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 5 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City6222688
Norwich City6132456

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stoke City are not exactly setting the world alight at Britannia Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Norwich City in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Norwich City 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.