FootyMAD's Gravesend & Northfleet match preview

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gravesend & Northfleet v Accrington Stanley fixture

Accrington S. face a trip to Gravesend & Northfleet at Stonebridge Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 OctAccrington S.1 - 1Gravesend & N.CONF
2004/2005Tue 28 DecGravesend & N.2 - 2Accrington S.CONF
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAccrington S.1 - 2Gravesend & N.CONF
2003/2004Sat 17 AprAccrington S.3 - 3Gravesend & N.CONF
2003/2004Sat 01 NovGravesend & N.0 - 0Accrington S.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Gravesend & Northfleet have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The Stanley have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Stanley, and 2 goals against.

Gravesend & N.'s 39 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Accrington S. are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 27 games giving them a return of 61 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gravesend & N.63128610
Accrington S.64209314

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stanley have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Stonebridge Road with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Gravesend & N. 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Accrington S. Undefeated in last 8 away games.
20 games since last defeat.