FM Preview: Gateshead v Wrexham 23 Apr 2011

Last updated : 22 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gateshead v Wrexham fixture

Gateshead prepare to entertain Wrexham at International Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Tynesiders have recorded 12 wins, and Wrexham have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at International Stadium was just last season, in March 2010, the Tynesiders carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a (Conference) Premier match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Wrexham 2 - 7 Gateshead (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Mon 05 Apr Wrexham 0 - 0 Gateshead (Conference) Premier
2009/2010 Tue 23 Mar Gateshead 1-0 Wrexham (Conference) Premier
1957/1958 Sat 28 Dec Gateshead 1 - 1 Wrexham Third Division (North)
1957/1958 Sat 31 Aug Wrexham 1 - 2 Gateshead Third Division (North)
1956/1957 Sat 22 Dec Wrexham 4 - 1 Gateshead Third Division (North)
1956/1957 Sat 25 Aug Gateshead 4 - 2 Wrexham Third Division (North)

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

Recent respective form guides

Gateshead haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Tynesiders in those games, with 3 conceded.

Wrexham have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Dragons's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Gateshead see themselves just below half way in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, showing a record of 57 points from their 43 games played so far,

Wrexham's total of 74 points from their 43 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Blue Square (Conference) Premier.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gateshead 6 2 2 2 9 7 8
Wrexham 6 2 2 2 6 6 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Gateshead at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Tynesiders will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gateshead Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Wrexham Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.

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