FM Preview: Accrington Stanley v Bradford City 16 Aug 2011

Last updated : 15 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Accrington Stanley v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Accrington Stanley at Fraser Eagle Stadium on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 10 of the 22 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Accrington Stanley running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 23 Apr Accrington S. 3-0 Bradford City League Two
2010/2011 Tue 23 Nov Bradford City 1 - 1 Accrington S. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Feb Accrington S. 2 - 0 Bradford City League Two
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Bradford City 1 - 1 Accrington S. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 17 Jan Bradford City 1 - 1 Accrington S. League Two
2008/2009 Sat 11 Oct Accrington S. 2 - 3 Bradford City League Two
2007/2008 Tue 01 Jan Accrington S. 0 - 2 Bradford City League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Accrington Stanley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bantams have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Accrington Stanley are currently lying in 19th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 1 from their 2 matches played.

Bradford City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 1 points from their 2 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Accrington Stanley 6 0 2 4 2 8 2
Bradford City 6 1 2 3 8 13 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Bantams 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 Stanley. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Accrington Stanley Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Bradford City Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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