FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 15 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Accrington Stanley fixture

Accrington S. face a trip to Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Tuesday evening, 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 November 2006, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, 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:
2007/2008Sat 01 SepAccrington S.0 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sat 07 AprAccrington S.3 - 2PeterboroughLGE2
2006/2007Sat 04 NovPeterborough4 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
1960/1961Sat 15 AprPeterborough3 - 0Accrington S.LGE2
1960/1961Tue 11 AprAccrington S.3 - 2PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Posh, with 6 goals against.

The The Reds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. While the The Reds have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Peterborough's total of 43 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Accrington S. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 33 points from their 26 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough6303999
Accrington S.62138117

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Posh. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 15 .
Accrington S. 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.