Burnley match preview

Last updated : 26 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Wimbledon v Burnley fixture

Wimbledon prepare to entertain Burnley at National Hockey Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. Only 1 wins have been recorded in the 5 games, with 2 ending in defeat.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2003, the Dons carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sun 04 MayWimbledon2-1BurnleyLD1
2002/2003Sat 28 SepBurnley1 - 0WimbledonLD1
2001/2002Sat 12 JanWimbledon0 - 0BurnleyLD1
2001/2002Sat 18 AugBurnley3 - 2WimbledonLD1
2000/2001Tue 10 AprWimbledon0 - 2BurnleyLD1
2000/2001Sat 19 AugBurnley1 - 0WimbledonLD1
1983/1984Sat 12 MayBurnley0 - 2WimbledonDIV3

Recent respective form guides

Wimbledon have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Dons's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Burnley have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Clarets's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Wimbledon find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 8 games have yielded only 3 points. Burnley's 12 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wimbledon60066190
Burnley640210612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wimbledon are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
WimbledonBeen beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 8 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Burnley5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.