The game between Altrincham and Grays Athletic in the (Conference) Premier on Saturday, 18th April 2009 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

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History of the Altrincham v Grays Athletic fixture

Altrincham prepare to entertain Grays Athletic at Moss Lane on Saturday afternoon, determined to stop the rot against their opponents, having lost out to their rivals on 3 of the previous 4 occasions.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Lane was just last season, in August 2007, with Grays Ath. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins 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:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarGrays Ath.2 - 1AltrinchamCONF
2007/2008Sat 15 MarGrays Ath.1 - 0AltrinchamCONF
2007/2008Sat 25 AugAltrincham0-1Grays Ath.CONF
2006/2007Tue 20 MarAltrincham1 - 0Grays Ath.CONF
2006/2007Sat 25 NovGrays Ath.1 - 1AltrinchamCONF
2005/2006Sat 22 AprAltrincham0 - 2Grays Ath.CONF
2005/2006Tue 06 DecGrays Ath.1 - 1AltrinchamCONF

Recent respective form guides

Altrincham have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Grays Ath. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Blues have hit 4 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 52 points from their 43 games played so far, Grays Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 43 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Altrincham6132796
Grays Ath.6222688

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Robins to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Altrincham Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Grays Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.