FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 01 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Burton Albion fixture

Wrexham play host to Burton Albion at Racecourse Ground on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Dragons won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Wrexham and Burton Albion at was way back in the black-and-white days of November 1977, with Wrexham running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
1977/1978Sat 26 NovWrexham2-0Burton AlbionFAC

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Dragons in those games, with 4 conceded.

The away form of Burton Albion is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Brewers have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wrexham's total of 11 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Burton Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 11 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham632113411
Burton Albion6321151111

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Burton Albion is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Dragons in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Burton Albion 9 games since last away draw.