FootyMAD's Eastbourne Borough match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crawley Town v Eastbourne Borough fixture

Crawley Town play host to Eastbourne Borough at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday 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 Eastbourne B. at was just over four years ago, in February 2004, with Crawley Town running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a (Southern) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 22 DecEastbourne B.1 - 2Crawley TownCNFC
2003/2004Sat 14 FebCrawley Town3-1Eastbourne B.SPL
2003/2004Tue 02 SepEastbourne B.1 - 1Crawley TownSPL

Recent respective form guides

Crawley Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, Reds have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Crawley Town, Eastbourne B. are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Crawley Town's total of 42 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Eastbourne B. see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 30 points from their 24 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crawley Town642013414
Eastbourne B.63039119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crawley Town may be coming up against a decent side in Eastbourne B., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Reds. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Crawley Town 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Eastbourne B. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.