FM Preview: Bradford City v Stockport County 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Stockport County fixture

Bradford City are ready to welcome Stockport County to Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Bantams have recorded 23 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 20 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Coral Windows Stadium was more than three years back, in November 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 11 SepStockport Co.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 08 MarStockport Co.2 - 1Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Sat 24 NovBradford City1-1Stockport Co.LGE2
2004/2005Mon 28 MarBradford City3 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 21 AugStockport Co.0 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2001/2002Tue 05 MarStockport Co.1 - 0Bradford CityCHMP
2001/2002Tue 25 SepBradford City2 - 4Stockport Co.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Stockport Co. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Hatters have hit 4 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 31 matches. Stockport Co. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League Two with a return of just 28 points from their 32 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6114694
Stockport Co.61147164

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stockport Co. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.