FM Preview: Burton Albion v Accrington Stanley 07 May 2011

Last updated : 06 May 2011 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 Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Pirelli Stadium was just last season, in December 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2004/2005 Fri 25 Mar Burton Albion 2 - 2 Accrington S. Conference
2004/2005 Sat 14 Aug Accrington S. 3 - 1 Burton Albion Conference

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Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Brewers's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Accrington Stanley have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Burton Albion are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 50 from their 45 matches played.

Accrington Stanley are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 72 points from 45 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Burton Albion 6 2 3 1 9 7 9
Accrington Stanley 6 3 3 0 11 4 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at The Pirelli Stadium for the Brewers and the Madmen are unable to see past Accrington Stanley claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Burton Albion Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Accrington Stanley Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
13 games since last defeat.

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