FootyMAD's Shrewsbury Town match preview

Last updated : 04 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Shrewsbury Town v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Shrewsbury Town at Prostar Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 14 out of 21 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2008, with Shrewsbury Tn. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners 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:
2008/2009Sat 03 JanBradford City0 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 27 SepShrewsbury Tn.2 - 0Bradford CityLGE2
2007/2008Tue 29 JanBradford City4 - 2Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 18 AugShrewsbury Tn.1 - 0Bradford CityLGE2
1995/1996Sat 03 FebShrewsbury Tn.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1995/1996Sat 26 AugBradford City3 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 04 FebBradford City1 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Shrewsbury Town losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Bantams have hit 9 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Shrewsbury Tn.'s 8 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Bradford City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Shrewsbury Tn.623112139
Bradford City631291010

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Bantams could well see them head back from Prostar Stadium with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Shrewsbury Tn. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Bradford City 8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.