FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Brentford fixture

Brentford travel to take on Exeter City at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, Bees have recorded 12 wins, and Exeter City have come away with 19 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in February 2000, over five years ago, as the Grecians edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a (Associate Members) match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Tue 15 FebExeter City3 - 2BrentfordASSM
1998/1999Sat 01 MayBrentford3 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1998/1999Sat 12 DecExeter City0 - 1BrentfordLGE2
1995/1996Tue 17 OctBrentford1 - 1Exeter CityASSM
1993/1994Sat 18 DecExeter City2 - 2BrentfordLGE1
1993/1994Sat 14 AugBrentford2 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
1991/1992Sun 22 DecBrentford3 - 0Exeter CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

The Bees have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Bees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Exeter City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 36 points from 21 games. Brentford are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 38 points from their 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City6231969
Brentford63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brentford are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Exeter City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Brentford Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.