FootyMAD Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 18 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Torquay United v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Tigers have won 3 of the 12 games compared to the host's 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 4 winners in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 18 MarHull City1 - 1TorquayLD3
2002/2003Sat 19 OctTorquay1 - 4Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 16 FebTorquay1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 13 OctHull City1 - 0TorquayLD3
2000/2001Sat 31 MarTorquay1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2000/2001Sat 16 DecHull City1 - 2TorquayLD3
1999/2000Sat 04 MarHull City0 - 0TorquayLD3

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Gulls in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Tigers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Those games have seen the Tigers pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.

Torquay's total of 21 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division Three. Hull City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Three, with their 13 games giving them a return of 30 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay632110611
Hull City651018516

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Tigers to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Hull City take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
TorquayUnbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Hull CityUndefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.