FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 16 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Burton Albion fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Burton Albion at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 3 of the previous 4 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in February 2007, with Exeter City running out comfortable 3-0 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:
2006/2007Sat 24 FebExeter City3-0Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Mon 27 NovBurton Albion1 - 0Exeter CityCONF
2005/2006Fri 10 FebBurton Albion2 - 0Exeter CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 24 SepExeter City1 - 2Burton AlbionCONF
2004/2005Tue 15 MarExeter City3 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2004/2005Sat 27 NovBurton Albion1 - 0Exeter CityCONF
2003/2004Sat 21 FebExeter City2 - 0Burton AlbionCONF

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Grecians, with 8 goals against.

The Brewers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Brewers, and 7 goals against.

Exeter City find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 30 points they have accumulated from 18 games. Burton Albion's total of 34 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City642016514
Burton Albion632113811

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Burton Albion Undefeated in last 11 away games.