FootyMAD's Burton Albion match preview

Last updated : 12 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burton Albion v Aldershot Town fixture

Aldershot Tn. face a trip to Burton Albion at The Pirelli Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Its been a kind fixture in the past, resulting in a win each time for the The Shots.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 27 JanAldershot Tn.3 - 2Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Sat 09 DecBurton Albion1 - 3Aldershot Tn.CONF
2005/2006Sat 18 FebAldershot Tn.1 - 1Burton AlbionCONF
2005/2006Sun 02 OctBurton Albion1 - 2Aldershot Tn.CONF
2004/2005Tue 22 MarBurton Albion1 - 3Aldershot Tn.CONF
2004/2005Sat 28 AugAldershot Tn.3 - 0Burton AlbionCONF
2003/2004Tue 16 MarBurton Albion1 - 4Aldershot Tn.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Burton Albion have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Brewers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Aldershot Tn.'s away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The The Shots's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 10 against.

Burton Albion's total of 30 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier. Aldershot Tn. are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 15 games giving them a return of 34 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burton Albion633011612
Aldershot Tn.641112713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aldershot Tn. are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Burton Albion Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 12 matches.
Aldershot Tn. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.