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Last updated : 09 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Bournemouth fixture

Exeter City play host to Bournemouth at St James' Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 44 games played, Grecians have recorded 18 wins, and Bournemouth have come away with 16 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in September 2002, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 23 AugBournemouth0 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 22 FebBournemouth2 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 07 SepExeter City1-3BournemouthLGE2
1995/1996Tue 07 NovExeter City0 - 2BournemouthASSM
1993/1994Sat 29 JanExeter City0 - 2BournemouthLGE1
1993/1994Sat 30 OctBournemouth1 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
1992/1993Sat 06 MarBournemouth1 - 3Exeter CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Grecians in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Exeter City, Bournemouth are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Cherries have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Exeter City's total of 58 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Bournemouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League Two with a return of just 25 points from their 35 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City642012414
Bournemouth63124210

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Exeter City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Grecians. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
Bournemouth 4 games since last away draw.