FootyMAD's Canvey Island match preview

Last updated : 24 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Canvey Island v Crawley Town fixture

Crawley Town face a trip to Canvey Island at Park Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, when they played out a goalless draw in an Conference Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCrawley Town3 - 1Canvey IslandCONF
2004/2005Tue 08 MarCanvey Island0 - 0Crawley TownCNFC
2004/2005Sat 29 JanCrawley Town2 - 1Canvey IslandCONF
2004/2005Tue 21 SepCanvey Island2 - 2Crawley TownCONF

Recent respective form guides

Canvey Island have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Gulls's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Crawley Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Canvey Island find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 30 matches. Crawley Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide Conference with a return of just 25 points from their 28 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Canvey Island60243122
Crawley Town6105493

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crawley Town are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Park Lane with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Canvey Island Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Crawley Town Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.