FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Brentford fixture

Brentford travel to take on Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 10 and win only 3 of the 18 games.

The last time the two teams met at Southampton was just over four years ago, in February 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 01 MarBrentford1 - 3SouthamptonFAC
2004/2005Sat 19 FebSouthampton2 - 2BrentfordFAC
1997/1998Tue 30 SepBrentford0 - 2SouthamptonLGEC
1997/1998Wed 17 SepSouthampton3 - 1BrentfordLGEC
1959/1960Sat 02 JanSouthampton2 - 0BrentfordLGE1
1959/1960Sat 29 AugBrentford2 - 2SouthamptonLGE1
1958/1959Mon 09 MarSouthampton0 - 6BrentfordLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Brentford however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Bees, and 3 goals against.

Southampton find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 3 games have yielded only -9 points. Brentford's total of 7 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton61237105
Brentford641110413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bees have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from St. Marys with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brentford 5 games since last away draw.