FM Preview: Torquay United v Burton Albion 04 Dec 2010

Last updated : 03 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Torquay United v Burton Albion fixture

Burton Albion face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, determined to keep up their impressive record at the venue, having come through the challenge on 3 of the previous 4 occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2010, with Burton Albion inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Gulls in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 23 JanTorquay Utd.2 - 3Burton AlbionLGE2
2009/2010Tue 18 AugBurton Albion0 - 2Torquay Utd.LGE2
2008/2009Sun 26 AprTorquay Utd.2 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2008/2009Mon 06 AprBurton Albion0 - 1Torquay Utd.CONF
2007/2008Mon 07 JanTorquay Utd.1 - 2Burton AlbionCONF
2007/2008Mon 10 SepBurton Albion3 - 1Torquay Utd.CONF
2003/2004Sat 08 NovTorquay Utd.1 - 2Burton AlbionFAC

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Gulls's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Brewers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Torquay Utd.'s total of 28 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two. Burton Albion see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 21 points from their 18 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.64209314
Burton Albion63128710

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gulls, as the Brewers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Torquay Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Burton Albion 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.