FM Preview: Bristol Rovers v Exeter City 09 Apr 2011

Last updated : 08 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol Rovers v Exeter City fixture

Bristol Rovers prepare to entertain Exeter City at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 41 games played, Pirates have recorded 17 wins, and Exeter City have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in an (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 14 Dec Bristol Rvs. 2-2 Exeter City (Associate Members)
2010/2011 Sat 21 Aug Exeter City 2 - 2 Bristol Rvs. League One
2009/2010 Wed 17 Mar Exeter City 1 - 0 Bristol Rvs. League One
2009/2010 Tue 01 Dec Bristol Rvs. 1 - 0 Exeter City League One
2002/2003 Sat 01 Mar Exeter City 0 - 0 Bristol Rvs. League Division Three
2002/2003 Tue 22 Oct Exeter City 1 - 0 Bristol Rvs. (Associate Members)
2002/2003 Sat 14 Sep Bristol Rvs. 1 - 1 Exeter City League Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The Grecians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Grecians's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Bristol Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 40 matches.

Exeter City's 55 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol Rovers 6 4 1 1 6 3 13
Exeter City 6 4 0 2 9 9 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Memorial Stadium for the Pirates and the Madmen are unable to see past Exeter City claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bristol Rovers Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Exeter City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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