FootyMAD's Accrington Stanley match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Accrington Stanley v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. travel to take on Accrington Stanley at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Pirates lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Accrington S. and Bristol Rvs. at was way back in the black-and-white days of December 1933, the The Reds carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 DecBristol Rvs.4 - 0Accrington S.LGE2
1933/1934Sat 09 DecAccrington S.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.FAC
1929/1930Sat 14 DecBristol Rvs.4 - 1Accrington S.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Reds's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Bristol Rvs.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Accrington S. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 35 matches. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 45 points from their 33 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.61147114
Bristol Rvs.6132676

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Pirates has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Accrington S.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Bristol Rvs. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.