FootyMAD's Accrington Stanley match preview

Last updated : 12 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Accrington Stanley v Notts. County fixture

Notts. County travel to take on Accrington Stanley at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Magpies lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Accrington S. and Notts. County at was way back in the black-and-white days of December 1958, with Accrington S. running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Third Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 09 SepNotts. County3 - 2Accrington S.LGE2
1958/1959Sat 20 DecAccrington S.3 - 0Notts. CountyLGE1
1958/1959Sat 23 AugNotts. County1 - 1Accrington S.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. While The Reds have scored 13, a worringly large 16 have been leaked at the other end.

Notts. County's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Magpies have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Accrington S. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 26 matches. Notts. County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 35 points from their 26 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Accrington S.612310145
Notts. County6114484

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Magpies out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Accrington S.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Accrington S. Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Notts. County Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.