FootyMAD's Accrington Stanley match preview

Last updated : 04 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crawley Town v Accrington Stanley fixture

Crawley Town prepare to entertain Accrington Stanley at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Reds won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Crawley Town and Accrington S. at was less than a year ago, in April 2005, with Crawley Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 17 SepAccrington S.4 - 2Crawley TownCONF
2004/2005Sat 02 AprCrawley Town2-0Accrington S.CONF
2004/2005Sat 28 AugAccrington S.4 - 0Crawley TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

Crawley Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Reds's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Accrington S. however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the Stanley pummel 13 goals, and let in 6.

Crawley Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide Conference with a return of just 26 points from their 30 games thus far. Accrington S. are leading the way in the Nationwide Conference, with their 30 games giving them a return of 70 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crawley Town6114364
Accrington S.642010414

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Reds of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Accrington S., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crawley Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Accrington S. Undefeated in last 9 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.