FM Preview: Sheffield United v Walsall 26 Nov 2013

Last updated : 25 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sheffield United v Walsall fixture

Sheffield United prepare to entertain Walsall at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Blades are clearly on top, having won 7 and lost only 2 of the 11 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was just last season, in October 2012, the The Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 06 Apr Walsall 1 - 1 Sheff. Utd. League One
2012/2013 Tue 23 Oct Sheff. Utd. 1-0 Walsall League One
2011/2012 Tue 06 Mar Walsall 3 - 2 Sheff. Utd. League One
2011/2012 Tue 16 Aug Sheff. Utd. 3 - 2 Walsall League One
2003/2004 Sat 24 Apr Walsall 0 - 1 Sheff. Utd. League Division One
2003/2004 Tue 09 Dec Sheff. Utd. 2 - 0 Walsall League Division One
2002/2003 Sat 15 Feb Sheff. Utd. 2 - 0 Walsall F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Saddlers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Sheffield United are stuck down in the relegation zone of Skybet League One with a return of just 15 points from their 17 games thus far.

Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Skybet League One, picking up 26 from their 17 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sheffield United 6 2 2 2 8 7 8
Walsall 6 3 1 2 8 3 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Blades of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Walsall, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sheffield United 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.

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