FM Preview: Burton Albion v Accrington Stanley 06 Jan 2012

Last updated : 05 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Burton Albion v Accrington Stanley fixture

Burton Albion prepare to entertain Accrington Stanley at The Pirelli Stadium on Friday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Pirelli Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Accrington S. 2 - 1 Burton Albion League Two
2010/2011 Sat 07 May Burton Albion 1-1 Accrington S. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 15 Mar Accrington S. 3 - 1 Burton Albion League Two
2009/2010 Tue 23 Mar Accrington S. 0 - 2 Burton Albion League Two
2009/2010 Tue 01 Dec Burton Albion 0 - 2 Accrington S. League Two
2005/2006 Sat 25 Feb Accrington S. 2 - 1 Burton Albion Conference
2005/2006 Sat 10 Sep Burton Albion 0 - 2 Accrington S. Conference

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Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Brewers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Accrington Stanley have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Burton Albion's total of 40 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Accrington Stanley's 36 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Burton Albion 6 2 2 2 9 12 8
Accrington Stanley 6 5 1 0 15 3 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Burton Albion are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Burton Albion Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Accrington Stanley Undefeated in last 4 away games.
8 games since last defeat.

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