FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Torquay United v Notts. County fixture

Notts. County face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 8 of the 20 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, the Gulls carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 03 DecTorquay Utd.2 - 1Notts. CountyFAC
2005/2006Sat 26 NovNotts. County2 - 2Torquay Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 06 AugTorquay Utd.0 - 0Notts. CountyLGE2
1997/1998Sat 18 AprNotts. County3 - 0Torquay Utd.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 20 DecTorquay Utd.0 - 2Notts. CountyLGE2
1979/1980Wed 05 SepTorquay Utd.0 - 1Notts. CountyLGEC
1979/1980Tue 28 AugNotts. County0 - 0Torquay Utd.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Notts. County however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Magpies, and 4 goals against.

Torquay Utd.'s total of 17 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Notts. County's total of 20 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.6231879
Notts. County64209514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Notts. County are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Torquay Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Torquay Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Notts. County Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.