FootyMAD's Altrincham match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Altrincham v Gateshead fixture

Gateshead travel to take on Altrincham at Moss Lane on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 11 games played, Tynesiders have recorded 4 wins, and Altrincham have come away with 5 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:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovGateshead1 - 2AltrinchamFAT
2002/2003Sat 15 FebGateshead0 - 0AltrinchamNPL
2002/2003Mon 26 AugAltrincham4 - 0GatesheadNPL
2001/2002Sat 06 AprGateshead0 - 2AltrinchamNPL
2001/2002Sat 22 SepAltrincham3 - 1GatesheadNPL
2000/2001Sat 13 JanGateshead2 - 1AltrinchamNPL
2000/2001Sat 19 AugAltrincham3 - 2GatesheadNPL

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:PWDLFAP
Altrincham6141437
Gateshead61145114

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Robins, as the Tynesiders have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. 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.
Gateshead Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.