FootyMAD's Forest Green Rovers match preview

Last updated : 17 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Accrington Stanley v Forest Green Rovers fixture

Accrington S. prepare to entertain Forest Green Rovers at Inetrlink Express on Friday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Stanley have won one and drawn one.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Inetrlink Express 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:
2004/2005Sat 05 MarAccrington S.2-2Forest GreenCONF
2004/2005Sat 04 DecForest Green1 - 0Accrington S.CONF
2003/2004Sat 10 AprAccrington S.4 - 1Forest GreenCONF
2003/2004Sat 23 AugForest Green2 - 1Accrington S.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Stanley in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Accrington S., Forest Green are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Accrington S. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 32 points from 16 games. Forest Green are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide Conference with a return of just 14 points from their 16 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.6321111011
Forest Green61144114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Accrington S. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Stanley. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Forest Green Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.