FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 22 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Southampton fixture

Southampton face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 14 out of 21 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 28 MarBurnley1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 03 DecSouthampton1 - 1BurnleyCHMP
1977/1978Sat 04 FebBurnley3 - 3SouthamptonCHMP
1977/1978Thu 01 SepSouthampton3 - 0BurnleyCHMP
1976/1977Sat 19 FebSouthampton2 - 0BurnleyCHMP
1976/1977Sat 11 SepBurnley2 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
1973/1974Mon 22 AprBurnley3 - 0SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Southampton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Saints, and 3 goals against.

Burnley are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 14 points from 8 games. Southampton are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 13 points from 8 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6213887
Southampton641114513

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Saints has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Burnley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Southampton 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.