FM Preview: Torquay United v Cheltenham Town 13 Sep 2011

Last updated : 12 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Torquay United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham Town face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 8 games played, Robins have recorded 3 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2011, the Gulls carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 30 Aug Cheltenham T. 2 - 1 Torquay Utd. (Associate Members)
2010/2011 Tue 22 Mar Torquay Utd. 2-1 Cheltenham T. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 22 Feb Cheltenham T. 2 - 2 Torquay Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Tue 23 Feb Cheltenham T. 1 - 1 Torquay Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Tue 01 Dec Torquay Utd. 3 - 0 Cheltenham T. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 07 Nov Torquay Utd. 3 - 1 Cheltenham T. F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Tue 01 Sep Cheltenham T. 1 - 3 Torquay Utd. (Associate Members)

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Gulls in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cheltenham Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Torquay United's total of 12 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Cheltenham Town are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 12 points from 7 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Torquay United 6 2 2 2 7 6 8
Cheltenham Town 6 4 0 2 11 7 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Robins out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Torquay United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Torquay United No sequences of note
Cheltenham Town 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.

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