FM Preview: Hereford United v Burton Albion 19 Nov 2011

Last updated : 18 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Hereford United v Burton Albion fixture

Burton Albion face a trip to Hereford United at Edgar Street on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, Brewers have recorded 2 wins, and Hereford United have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Hereford Utd. 0-0 Burton Albion League Two
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Burton Albion 3 - 0 Hereford Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Feb Hereford Utd. 3 - 4 Burton Albion League Two
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Burton Albion 3 - 2 Hereford Utd. League Two
2005/2006 Sat 18 Mar Burton Albion 0 - 1 Hereford Utd. Conference
2005/2006 Sat 15 Oct Hereford Utd. 2 - 0 Burton Albion Conference
2004/2005 Tue 11 Jan Burton Albion 2 - 4 Hereford Utd. Shield (Conference Cup)

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Recent respective form guides

Hereford United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Bulls have scored 5, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Brewers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Hereford United are currently lying in 19th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 17 from their 17 matches played.

Burton Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 29 from their 17 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Hereford United 6 3 1 2 7 7 10
Burton Albion 6 3 0 3 10 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Brewers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Hereford United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Hereford United Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Burton Albion Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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