FootyMAD Margate match preview

Last updated : 06 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Dagenham & Redbridge v Margate fixture

Dag & Red prepare to entertain Margate at Victoria Road on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Daggers have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Road was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Dag & Red running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Conference match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 08 MarDag & Red3-0MargateCONF
2002/2003Tue 24 SepMargate0 - 1Dag & RedCONF
2001/2002Sat 15 DecDag & Red4 - 1MargateCONF
2001/2002Tue 21 AugMargate1 - 1Dag & RedCONF

Recent respective form guides

Dagenham & Redbridge have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Daggers in those games, with 9 conceded.

Margate have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Dag & Red see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide Conference, showing a record of 12 points from their 12 games played so far, Margate find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 12 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dag & Red6123475
Margate6303989

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Daggers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Dag & Red Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Margate 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.