FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Burton Albion fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Burton Albion at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Grecians have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with Exeter City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 15 MarExeter City3-1Burton AlbionCONF
2004/2005Sat 27 NovBurton Albion1 - 0Exeter CityCONF
2003/2004Sat 21 FebExeter City2 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2003/2004Fri 03 OctBurton Albion3 - 4Exeter CityCONF

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Grecians, with 1 goals against.

In complete contrast to Exeter City, Burton Albion are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Brewers have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 9 games giving them a return of 20 points. Burton Albion find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 9 games have yielded only 5 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City632111511
Burton Albion61056153

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Burton Albion Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.