FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crawley Town v Burton Albion fixture

Crawley Town prepare to entertain Burton Albion at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadfield Stadium was just last season, in September 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctBurton Albion2 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2007/2008Sat 22 MarBurton Albion1 - 0Crawley TownCONF
2007/2008Sat 01 SepCrawley Town1-1Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Tue 06 MarCrawley Town1 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Tue 03 OctBurton Albion2 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2005/2006Sat 08 AprCrawley Town1 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2005/2006Sat 19 NovBurton Albion3 - 1Crawley TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

Crawley Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Reds in those games, with 8 conceded.

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 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Crawley Town's 61 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Burton Albion are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 40 games giving them a return of 85 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crawley Town6123685
Burton Albion631214610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crawley Town 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:
Crawley Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Burton Albion 5 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.