FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 15 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Burton Albion play host to Shrewsbury Town at The Pirelli Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Brewers lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Burton Albion and Shrewsbury Tn. at was back in August 2003, over five years ago, with Shrewsbury Tn. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Brewers in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 08 AugShrewsbury Tn.3 - 1Burton AlbionLGE2
2003/2004Tue 24 FebShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2003/2004Tue 12 AugBurton Albion0-1Shrewsbury Tn.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.

Shrewsbury Tn. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Shrews have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burton Albion see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 29 points from their 22 games played so far, Shrewsbury Tn. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 38 points from 25 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion611410124
Shrewsbury Tn.6222688

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:
Burton Albion 6 games since last home draw.
Shrewsbury Tn. 6 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.