FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Exeter City fixture

Walsall play host to Exeter City at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 6 of the 34 games.

The last time the two teams met at Walsall was back in November 2000, over five years ago, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 21 AugExeter City0 - 1WalsallLGEC
2000/2001Sat 18 NovWalsall4-0Exeter CityFAC
1997/1998Tue 26 AugExeter City0 - 1WalsallLGEC
1997/1998Tue 12 AugWalsall2 - 0Exeter CityLGEC
1994/1995Tue 04 AprExeter City1 - 3WalsallLGE2
1994/1995Sat 19 NovWalsall1 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1993/1994Wed 25 AugExeter City2 - 1WalsallLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Walsall losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Exeter City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Grecians have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Walsall see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 14 points from their 12 games played so far, Exeter City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 12 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall62228108
Exeter City62228108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are not exactly setting the world alight at Banks's Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Exeter City in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Exeter City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.