FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Bury 18 Sep 2012

Last updated : 17 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Tranmere Rovers v Bury fixture

Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Bury at Prenton Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Rovers have recorded 14 wins, and Bury have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was less than a year ago, in December 2011, with Tranmere Rovers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 31 Mar Bury 2 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. League One
2011/2012 Fri 30 Dec Tranmere Rvs. 2-0 Bury League One
2010/2011 Tue 09 Nov Bury 0 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. (Associate Members)
2009/2010 Tue 06 Oct Bury 2 - 1 Tranmere Rvs. (Associate Members)
2006/2007 Tue 17 Oct Bury 0 - 2 Tranmere Rvs. (Associate Members)
2003/2004 Tue 12 Aug Tranmere Rvs. 1 - 0 Bury League Cup
2002/2003 Tue 10 Dec Bury 2 - 0 Tranmere Rvs. (Associate Members)

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Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, Rovers have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

In complete contrast to Tranmere Rovers, Bury are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Shakers have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Tranmere Rovers are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 6 games giving them a return of 14 points.

Bury are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 3 points from their 6 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Tranmere Rovers 6 2 2 2 7 6 8
Bury 6 0 3 3 5 9 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Tranmere Rovers fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rovers. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Tranmere Rovers Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Bury Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.

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