| This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Altrincham and Gateshead at 19:45 on Tuesday, 29th September 2009 in the (Conference) Premier. |
History of the Altrincham v Gateshead fixture
Altrincham play host to Gateshead at Moss Lane on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Robins have recorded 5 wins, and Gateshead have come away with 4 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Altrincham was back in August 2002, over five years ago, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a (Northern) Premier match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | | 2003/2004 | Sat 01 Nov | Gateshead | 1 - 2 | Altrincham | FAT | | 2002/2003 | Sat 15 Feb | Gateshead | 0 - 0 | Altrincham | NPL | | 2002/2003 | Mon 26 Aug | Altrincham | 4-0 | Gateshead | NPL | | 2001/2002 | Sat 06 Apr | Gateshead | 0 - 2 | Altrincham | NPL | | 2001/2002 | Sat 22 Sep | Altrincham | 3 - 1 | Gateshead | NPL | | 2000/2001 | Sat 13 Jan | Gateshead | 2 - 1 | Altrincham | NPL | | 2000/2001 | Sat 19 Aug | Altrincham | 3 - 2 | Gateshead | NPL |
Recent respective form guides
Altrincham losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.
The away form of Gateshead is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Tynesiders have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Altrincham see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 18 points from their 13 games played so far, Gateshead are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 12 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Altrincham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Gateshead | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | FootyMad's prediction ...
Altrincham are not exactly setting the world alight at Moss Lane at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Gateshead in this game. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: |
| Altrincham |
Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games.
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| Gateshead |
Lost each of the previous 4 away matches. Not won in previous 4 away matches. No win in the 4 most recent games.
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