FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 09 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Accrington Stanley v Darlington fixture

Accrington S. prepare to entertain Darlington at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 25 of the 32 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fraser Eagle Stadium was just last season, in August 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners 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:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepDarlington3 - 0Accrington S.LGE2
2007/2008Tue 29 JanDarlington1 - 0Accrington S.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 18 AugAccrington S.0-3DarlingtonLGE2
2006/2007Tue 20 FebDarlington2 - 1Accrington S.LGE2
2006/2007Tue 08 AugAccrington S.0 - 2DarlingtonLGE2
1960/1961Sat 29 AprDarlington3 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
1960/1961Sat 10 DecAccrington S.2 - 2DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Darlington have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Quakers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Accrington S. are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 22 from their 23 matches played. Darlington's total of 38 points from their 23 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
Accrington S.61057163
Darlington6141777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Reds of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Darlington, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Darlington Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.