FM Preview: Bradford City v Accrington Stanley 26 Dec 2012

Last updated : 25 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bradford City v Accrington Stanley fixture

Bradford City prepare to entertain Accrington Stanley at Valley Parade on Wednesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Bantams have recorded 10 wins, and Accrington Stanley have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Valley Parade was less than a year ago, in March 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Sep Accrington S. 1 - 1 Bradford City League Two
2011/2012 Tue 06 Mar Bradford City 1-1 Accrington S. League Two
2011/2012 Tue 16 Aug Accrington S. 1 - 0 Bradford City League Two
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

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Recent respective form guides

Bradford City 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, 7 to 6.

Accrington Stanley have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Reds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Bradford City's total of 36 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Accrington Stanley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 23 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bradford City 6 2 3 1 9 8 9
Accrington Stanley 6 0 2 4 5 11 2

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Bantams's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Accrington Stanley. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bradford City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Accrington Stanley Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.

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