The game between Altrincham and Burton Albion in the (Conference) Premier on Thursday, 18th December 2008 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Altrincham v Burton Albion fixture

Altrincham prepare to entertain Burton Albion at Moss Lane on Thursday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 4 matches played by the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Lane was just last season, in October 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Conference) Premier match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 08 AprBurton Albion2 - 1AltrinchamCONF
2007/2008Tue 09 OctAltrincham0-0Burton AlbionCONF
2006/2007Fri 02 MarBurton Albion2 - 1AltrinchamCONF
2006/2007Sat 02 DecAltrincham2 - 3Burton AlbionCONF
2005/2006Sat 25 MarAltrincham1 - 2Burton AlbionCONF
2005/2006Sun 30 OctBurton Albion1 - 0AltrinchamCONF
2001/2002Sat 15 DecBurton Albion1 - 1AltrinchamNPL

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Robins have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

Burton Albion's away form is none too clever either, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Brewers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Altrincham see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 29 points from their 22 games played so far, Burton Albion are leading the way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, with their 23 games giving them a return of 49 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham61234145
Burton Albion650111615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing seems to be going right for the Robins at home recently, and I can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the Brewers come away with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Burton Albion 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.