FootyMAD's Altrincham match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Altrincham v Wrexham fixture

Wrexham travel to take on Altrincham at Moss Lane at lunchtime on Monday, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The only previous meeting between the two sides yielded a draw.

The only previous meeting between Altrincham and Wrexham at was way back in the black-and-white days of November 1963, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1963/1964Tue 26 NovWrexham3 - 0AltrinchamFAC
1963/1964Wed 20 NovAltrincham0 - 0WrexhamFAC

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The away form of Wrexham is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Dragons have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Altrincham find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches. Wrexham lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 7 from their 4 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham61238145
Wrexham631213710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Dragons 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 Altrincham. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Wrexham Not won in previous 2 away matches.