FM Preview: Braintree Town v Wrexham 27 Oct 2012

Last updated : 26 October 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Braintree Town v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham face a trip to Braintree Town at Cressing Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Braintree Town and Wrexham at Cressing Road was less than a year ago, in November 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Wrexham 5 - 1 Braintree Tn. (Conference) Premier
2011/2012 Sat 26 Nov Braintree Tn. 0-0 Wrexham (Conference) Premier

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Recent respective form guides

Braintree Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Iron's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Wrexham however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Dragons, and 7 goals against.

Braintree Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 15 matches.

Wrexham are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 29 points from 15 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Braintree Town 6 2 2 2 9 10 8
Wrexham 6 4 1 1 12 7 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Dragons have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Cressing Road with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Braintree Town 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wrexham Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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