FM Preview: Bristol Rovers v Southampton 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol Rovers v Southampton fixture

Bristol Rvs. prepare to entertain Southampton at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Memorial Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where Southampton annihilated the Pirates 1-5 in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 13 AprBristol Rvs.1-5SouthamptonLGE1
2009/2010Fri 06 NovBristol Rvs.2 - 3SouthamptonFAC
2009/2010Tue 29 SepSouthampton2 - 3Bristol Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 16 FebBristol Rvs.1 - 0SouthamptonFAC
1980/1981Sat 24 JanSouthampton3 - 1Bristol Rvs.FAC
1977/1978Mon 27 MarSouthampton3 - 1Bristol Rvs.CHMP
1977/1978Sat 28 JanBristol Rvs.2 - 0SouthamptonFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. While Pirates have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The Saints 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. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Saints, and 6 goals against.

Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Southampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 2 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol Rvs.61146174
Southampton6213767

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Pirates. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Bristol Rvs. No sequences of note
Southampton 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.