This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Hereford United and Bury at 15:00 on 5th March 2011 in the League Two.
History of the Hereford United v Bury fixture
Hereford United prepare to entertain Bury at Edgar Street on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bulls are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Edgar Street was just last season, in August 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Bury | 1 - 1 | Hereford Utd. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 23 Jan | Bury | 1 - 0 | Hereford Utd. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 18 Aug | Hereford Utd. | 1-3 | Bury | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Mar | Hereford Utd. | 0 - 0 | Bury | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Dec | Bury | 0 - 1 | Hereford Utd. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 30 Jan | Bury | 2 - 2 | Hereford Utd. | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 16 Sep | Hereford Utd. | 1 - 0 | Bury | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hereford United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bulls in those games, with 5 conceded.
Bury have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Shakers, and 5 goals against.
Hereford United find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 31 matches.
Bury are holding the final promotion place in the Npower League Two, and have accumulated 54 points from the 32 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
| Bury | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Edgar Street for the Bulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Bury claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hereford United | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Unbeaten run of 5 matches. |
| Bury | 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here
