FootyMAD's Scarborough match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Scarborough v Accrington Stanley fixture

Accrington S. face a trip to Scarborough at McCain Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Reds lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Scarborough and Accrington S. at was less than a year ago, in April 2004, the Seadogs carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Conference match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Mon 12 AprScarborough2 - 1Accrington S.CONF
2003/2004Mon 25 AugAccrington S.1 - 0ScarboroughCONF

Recent respective form guides

Scarborough remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seadogs in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Accrington S. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Reds, and 7 goals against.

Scarborough's 20 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Accrington S. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 24 from their 14 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scarborough6222888
Accrington S.6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reds's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Scarborough, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Scarborough Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Accrington S. Not won in previous 2 away matches.