FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wrexham v Torquay United fixture

Wrexham prepare to entertain Torquay United at Racecourse Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dragons are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 4 of the 17 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Racecourse Ground was just last season, in April 2007, the Dragons carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2006/2007Sat 21 AprWrexham1-0Torquay Utd.LGE2
2006/2007Tue 05 DecTorquay Utd.1 - 1WrexhamLGE2
2005/2006Sat 22 AprTorquay Utd.1 - 0WrexhamLGE2
2005/2006Sat 15 OctWrexham4 - 2Torquay Utd.LGE2
2004/2005Sat 12 FebWrexham1 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE1
2004/2005Tue 23 NovTorquay Utd.1 - 0WrexhamLGE1
2002/2003Sat 18 JanWrexham2 - 1Torquay Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Wrexham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The Gulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Wrexham see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 14 points from their 11 games played so far, Torquay Utd.'s 17 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wrexham62048116
Torquay Utd.64118413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wrexham are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wrexham 8 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Torquay Utd. 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.