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Last updated : 01 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Accrington Stanley fixture

Accrington S. face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 5 games played, The Reds have recorded 1 wins, and Bury have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, the The Shakers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 29 NovAccrington S.1 - 2BuryLGE2
2007/2008Sat 03 MayAccrington S.0 - 2BuryLGE2
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBury2 - 1Accrington S.LGE2
2006/2007Tue 26 DecAccrington S.1 - 1BuryLGE2
2006/2007Tue 26 SepBury2 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
1959/1960Sat 19 MarBury0 - 1Accrington S.LGE1
1959/1960Sat 28 NovAccrington S.1 - 3BuryLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bury have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Shakers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Accrington S. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Bury are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 75 points from 45 games. Accrington S. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 50 points from their 45 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury63309412
Accrington S.6213267

FootyMad's prediction ...

Accrington S. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Bury may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bury Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 11 matches.
Accrington S. Last drawn game 6 outings ago.