FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Darlington v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Darlington at 96.6 TFM Darlington Arena on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 8 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 11 FebDarlington1 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepBristol Rvs.1 - 0DarlingtonLGE2
2004/2005Mon 28 MarBristol Rvs.3 - 3DarlingtonLGE2
2004/2005Sat 21 AugDarlington0 - 1Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 14 FebBristol Rvs.0 - 3DarlingtonLGE2
2003/2004Sat 11 OctDarlington0 - 4Bristol Rvs.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 26 AprBristol Rvs.2 - 1DarlingtonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Darlington are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Quakers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Bristol Rvs. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Pirates have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Darlington's total of 13 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Bristol Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 8 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Darlington63128610
Bristol Rvs.6132356

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pirates are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Darlington. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Darlington Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Bristol Rvs. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.