FM Preview: Gateshead v Altrincham 11 Sep 2010

Last updated : 10 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Gateshead v Altrincham fixture

Gateshead prepare to entertain Altrincham at International Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 13 games played, Tynesiders have recorded 6 wins, and Altrincham have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at International Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, the Tynesiders carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 23 FebGateshead1-0AltrinchamCONF
2009/2010Tue 29 SepAltrincham3 - 2GatesheadCONF
2003/2004Sat 01 NovGateshead1 - 2AltrinchamFAT
2002/2003Sat 15 FebGateshead0 - 0AltrinchamNPL
2002/2003Mon 26 AugAltrincham4 - 0GatesheadNPL
2001/2002Sat 06 AprGateshead0 - 2AltrinchamNPL
2001/2002Sat 22 SepAltrincham3 - 1GatesheadNPL

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Tynesiders have conceded a disappointing 5 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Altrincham is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Robins have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Gateshead are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 7 matches. Altrincham find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 7 games have yielded only 1 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Gateshead62135117
Altrincham60153131

FootyMad's prediction ...

Gateshead are not exactly setting the world alight at International Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Altrincham in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Gateshead Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Altrincham Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 14 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 13 most recent games.