FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Torquay United fixture

Exeter City play host to Torquay United at St James' Park at lunchtime on Wednesday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 57 games played, Grecians have recorded 23 wins, and Torquay Utd. have come away with 11 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in August 2002, over five years ago, with Torquay Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Grecians in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 11 FebTorquay Utd.1 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
2002/2003Mon 26 AugExeter City1-2Torquay Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Sun 07 AprExeter City0 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 20 NovTorquay Utd.0 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
2000/2001Sat 20 JanTorquay Utd.2 - 1Exeter CityLGE2
2000/2001Tue 26 DecExeter City1 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE2
1999/2000Sat 19 FebTorquay Utd.1 - 0Exeter CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 16 goals have been scored by the Grecians in those games, with 11 conceded.

The Gulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Exeter City find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 34 points they have accumulated from 21 games. Torquay Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 48 points from 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City621311107
Torquay Utd.64028712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Exeter City 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:
Exeter City 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Torquay Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.