FM Preview: Stevenage v Sheffield United 21 Dec 2013

Last updated : 20 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stevenage v Sheffield United fixture

Sheffield United face a trip to Stevenage at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the The Blades.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Broadhall Way was less than a year ago, in March 2013, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 16 Mar Stevenage 4-0 Sheff. Utd. League One
2012/2013 Sat 17 Nov Sheff. Utd. 4 - 1 Stevenage League One
2011/2012 Mon 14 May Sheff. Utd. 1 - 0 Stevenage Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 3)
2011/2012 Fri 11 May Stevenage 0 - 0 Sheff. Utd. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 3)
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Sheff. Utd. 2 - 2 Stevenage League One
2011/2012 Sat 05 Nov Stevenage 2 - 1 Sheff. Utd. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Stevenage have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Boro's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Sheffield United have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Stevenage are stuck down in the relegation zone of Skybet League One with a return of just 18 points from their 20 games thus far.

Sheffield United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 20 points from 20 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stevenage 6 1 2 3 8 12 5
Sheffield United 6 1 4 1 8 6 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sheffield United only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Broadhall Way will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stevenage Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Sheffield United Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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