FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crawley Town v Burton Albion fixture

Crawley Town prepare to entertain Burton Albion at Broadfield Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadfield Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 03 OctBurton Albion2 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2005/2006Sat 08 AprCrawley Town1-1Burton AlbionCONF
2005/2006Sat 19 NovBurton Albion3 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2004/2005Sat 11 DecCrawley Town4 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2004/2005Sat 18 SepBurton Albion1 - 0Crawley TownCONF
2000/2001Tue 01 MayCrawley Town2 - 2Burton AlbionSPL
2000/2001Sat 31 MarBurton Albion2 - 1Crawley TownSPL

Recent respective form guides

Crawley Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Burton Albion is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Brewers have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crawley Town see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide Conference, showing a record of 39 points from their 33 games played so far, Burton Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 54 from their 33 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crawley Town6231979
Burton Albion6213597

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Reds's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Burton Albion. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Crawley Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Burton Albion Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.