FM Preview: Cambridge United v Crawley Town 17 Aug 2010

Last updated : 16 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cambridge United v Crawley Town fixture

Crawley Town face a trip to Cambridge United at Trade Recruitment Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in August 2009, with Crawley Town inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the U's in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebCrawley Town1 - 0Cambridge U.CONF
2009/2010Tue 18 AugCambridge U.0 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2008/2009Sat 28 FebCambridge U.1 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2008/2009Wed 14 JanCambridge U.0 - 5Crawley TownFAT
2008/2009Sat 15 NovCrawley Town2 - 2Cambridge U.CONF
2007/2008Tue 18 MarCrawley Town2 - 1Cambridge U.CONF
2007/2008Sat 15 SepCambridge U.2 - 1Crawley TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

Cambridge United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, U's have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 5.

In complete contrast to Cambridge U., Crawley Town are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Reds have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cambridge U. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 0 points from their 1 matches. Crawley Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cambridge U.631210610
Crawley Town6213577

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Cambridge U. Won 6 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Crawley Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.