FootyMAD's Bristol City match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Owls have recorded 7 wins, and Bristol City have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 28 FebSheff. Wed.1 - 0Bristol CityLGE1
2003/2004Sat 25 OctBristol City1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1
1999/2000Sat 11 DecSheff. Wed.1 - 0Bristol CityFAC
1990/1991Wed 08 MaySheff. Wed.3 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 08 DecBristol City1 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
1982/1983Tue 26 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 1Bristol CityLC
1982/1983Mon 04 OctBristol City1 - 2Sheff. Wed.LC

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Robins, with 4 goals against.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Bristol City's total of 30 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Sheff. Wed.'s 27 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City642014414
Sheff. Wed.621311127

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Bristol City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Unbeaten run of 13 matches.
Sheff. Wed. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.