FootyMAD's Gravesend & Northfleet match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gravesend & Northfleet v Crawley Town fixture

Crawley Town face a trip to Gravesend & Northfleet at Stonebridge Road at lunchtime on Tuesday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 8 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

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

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 28 FebGravesend & N.1 - 1Crawley TownCONF
2005/2006Sat 26 NovCrawley Town1 - 2Gravesend & N.CONF
2004/2005Sat 01 JanGravesend & N.0 - 0Crawley TownCONF
2004/2005Sun 26 DecCrawley Town1 - 1Gravesend & N.CONF
1996/1997Sat 22 MarCrawley Town0 - 2Gravesend & N.SPL
1996/1997Sat 04 JanGravesend & N.2 - 0Crawley TownSPL
1995/1996Sat 06 AprCrawley Town1 - 0Gravesend & N.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Gravesend & Northfleet have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Fleet's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Crawley Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Gravesend & N. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 35 points from their 23 games so far. Crawley Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 21 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gravesend & N.62044116
Crawley Town63126510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crawley Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Gravesend & N. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Gravesend & N. 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Crawley Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.