FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 13 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Everton fixture

Stoke City play host to Everton at Britannia Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Potters have recorded 22 wins, and Everton have come away with 19 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Stoke City was back in January 2002, over five years ago, with Everton inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Potters in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sat 05 JanStoke City0-1EvertonFAC
1984/1985Sat 20 AprStoke City0 - 2EvertonPREM
1984/1985Sat 17 NovEverton4 - 0Stoke CityPREM
1983/1984Sat 14 JanStoke City1 - 1EvertonPREM
1983/1984Sat 07 JanStoke City0 - 2EvertonFAC
1983/1984Sat 27 AugEverton1 - 0Stoke CityPREM
1982/1983Mon 04 AprEverton3 - 1Stoke CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Stoke City find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches. Everton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City63129910
Everton62139117

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Potters. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Everton Last drawn game 6 outings ago.