This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Accrington Stanley and Torquay United at 15:00 on 17th December 2011 in the League Two.
History of the Accrington Stanley v Torquay United fixture
Accrington Stanley prepare to entertain Torquay United at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 3 of the previous 4 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fraser Eagle Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2011, the Reds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 26 Feb | Accrington S. | 1-0 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Sep | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 0 | Accrington S. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Feb | Torquay Utd. | 2 - 1 | Accrington S. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Dec | Accrington S. | 4 - 2 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 17 Mar | Accrington S. | 1 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 14 Oct | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 2 | Accrington S. | League Two |
| 1930/1931 | Sat 13 Dec | Accrington S. | 0 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Accrington Stanley have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
Torquay United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Accrington Stanley see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 26 points from their 20 games played so far,
Torquay United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 31 from their 20 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
| Torquay United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Accrington Stanley are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | 8 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Torquay United | Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
