FootyMAD's Stockport County match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Stockport County fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Stockport County at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Pirates have recorded 3 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was just last season, in February 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 03 SepStockport Co.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 18 FebBristol Rvs.2-2Stockport Co.LGE2
2005/2006Tue 06 DecStockport Co.0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 05 AprStockport Co.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 31 AugBristol Rvs.1 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 27 AprStockport Co.2 - 0Bristol Rvs.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 25 NovBristol Rvs.1 - 3Stockport Co.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Pirates in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Hatters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 49 points from their 36 games played so far, Stockport Co.'s total of 63 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.6231539
Stockport Co.641110613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pirates go into their game against Stockport Co. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Stockport Co. 11 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.