FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 09 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Accrington Stanley fixture

Accrington S. face a trip to Burton Albion at Eton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Half the previous contests have ended with a drawn game, but unfortunately the other half have ended in a defeat for the Stanley.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Fri 25 MarBurton Albion2 - 2Accrington S.CONF
2004/2005Sat 14 AugAccrington S.3 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2003/2004Sat 24 JanBurton Albion1 - 1Accrington S.CONF
2003/2004Sat 10 JanBurton Albion4 - 2Accrington S.FAT
2003/2004Tue 23 SepAccrington S.3 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2001/2002Sat 22 DecAccrington S.3 - 3Burton AlbionNPL
2001/2002Sat 20 OctBurton Albion3 - 1Accrington S.NPL

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion 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 7 in the wrong end.

Accrington S. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Burton Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 6 matches. Accrington S.'s 10 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion61238105
Accrington S.63128810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Stanley out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Burton Albion. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Accrington S. Not won in previous 2 away matches.