FootyMAD's Torquay United match preview

Last updated : 09 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Torquay United v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, Tigers have recorded 3 wins, and Torquay Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 21 FebHull City0 - 1Torquay Utd.LD3
2003/2004Sat 18 OctTorquay Utd.1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2002/2003Tue 18 MarHull City1 - 1Torquay Utd.LD3
2002/2003Sat 19 OctTorquay Utd.1 - 4Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 16 FebTorquay Utd.1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Sat 13 OctHull City1 - 0Torquay Utd.LD3
2000/2001Sat 31 MarTorquay Utd.1 - 1Hull CityLD3

Recent respective form guides

Torquay United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Gulls, with 4 goals against.

Hull City's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Tigers, and 3 goals against.

Torquay Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far, Hull City's 3 points from 1 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Torquay Utd.642011414
Hull City63309412

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:
Torquay Utd.Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Hull CityUndefeated in last 6 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.