Footymad West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Preston North End fixture

Preston NE face a trip to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday morning, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. North End have won 13 of the 45 games compared to the host's 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in September 2001, with West Brom running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 26 FebPreston NE1 - 0West BromLD1
2001/2002Tue 18 SepWest Brom2 - 0Preston NELD1
2000/2001Sun 06 MayPreston NE2 - 1West BromLD1
2000/2001Sat 25 NovWest Brom3 - 1Preston NELD1
1992/1993Wed 24 MarWest Brom3 - 2Preston NELD2
1992/1993Sat 28 NovPreston NE1 - 1West BromLD2
1991/1992Sat 25 AprWest Brom3 - 0Preston NEDIV3

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While Baggies have scored 6, a worringly large 17 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Preston NE is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the North End have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom's total of 6 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One. Preston NE are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom61238155
Preston NE6303699

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Preston NE on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against West Brom. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
West BromFailed to win in previous 9 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Preston NELost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.