FM Preview: Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 5 previous games, with the Robins winning just 1.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was less than a year ago, in October 2009, where Crewe Alex. annihilated the Robins 0-4 in a League Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 05 AprCrewe Alex.1 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2009/2010Sat 31 OctCheltenham T.0-4Crewe Alex.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 18 AprCrewe Alex.1 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 06 DecCheltenham T.1 - 0Crewe Alex.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 19 AprCrewe Alex.3 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 27 OctCheltenham T.2 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 02 JanCheltenham T.1 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 9 conceded.

Crewe Alex. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the The Railwaymen have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cheltenham T.'s 1 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Crewe Alex. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.60337143
Crewe Alex.6222748

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Robins. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Crewe Alex. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.