Burnley Vs Ipswich - Match Preview

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Burnley v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 3 wins, and Burnley have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 14 OctIpswich Town6 - 1BurnleyLD1
2002/2003Sat 11 JanBurnley1 - 1Ipswich TownLD1
2002/2003Tue 22 OctIpswich Town2 - 2BurnleyLD1
1975/1976Sat 07 FebBurnley0 - 1Ipswich TownDIV1
1975/1976Tue 26 AugIpswich Town0 - 0BurnleyDIV1
1974/1975Tue 15 OctBurnley1 - 0Ipswich TownDIV1
1974/1975Sat 24 AugIpswich Town2 - 0BurnleyDIV1

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The Tractor Boys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Burnley are currently lying in 19th place in Nationwide League Division One having mustered a points tally of 34 from their 30 matches played. Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 50 points from 31 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6231539
Ipswich Town622213128

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Burnley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
BurnleyUnbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Ipswich TownPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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