FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 03 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aldershot Town v Exeter City fixture

Aldershot Tn. prepare to entertain Exeter City at Recreation Ground on Friday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Shots have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was less than a year ago, in February 2004, the Shots carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Trophy match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 23 OctExeter City3 - 1Aldershot Tn.CONF
2003/2004Sat 13 MarExeter City2 - 1Aldershot Tn.CONF
2003/2004Sat 28 FebAldershot Tn.2-1Exeter CityFAT
2003/2004Tue 11 NovAldershot Tn.2 - 1Exeter CityCONF
1999/2000Sat 20 NovExeter City2 - 0Aldershot Tn.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Aldershot Town 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 10.

Exeter City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aldershot Tn.'s total of 45 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference. Exeter City's 43 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aldershot Tn.63129810
Exeter City6222658

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Aldershot Tn. 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Exeter City Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.