FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Hereford United fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Hereford United at St James' Park on Sunday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Grecians are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 3 of the 17 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in January 2004, as the Grecians squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Trophy match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanExeter City3-2Hereford Utd.FAT
2003/2004Thu 01 JanExeter City0 - 1Hereford Utd.CONF
2003/2004Fri 26 DecHereford Utd.1 - 1Exeter CityCONF
2003/2004Tue 21 OctHereford Utd.2 - 0Exeter CityAM
1996/1997Sat 01 MarHereford Utd.1 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
1996/1997Tue 03 DecExeter City1 - 1Hereford Utd.LGE2
1995/1996Mon 08 AprExeter City0 - 2Hereford Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Grecians, with 5 goals against.

Hereford Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Bulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Exeter City see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide Conference, showing a record of 31 points from their 21 games played so far, Hereford Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 38 points from 21 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City640215912
Hereford Utd.64119613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Exeter City are starting to turn St James' Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Hereford Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
4 games since last defeat.