FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Stranraer 15 Feb 2011

Last updated : 14 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Albion Rovers at Cliftonhill on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, The Blues have recorded 16 wins, and Albion Rvs. have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 14 AugStranraer3 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 01 MayAlbion Rvs.0 - 0StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Wed 14 AprStranraer2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Mon 12 AprAlbion Rvs.3 - 1StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 08 AugStranraer1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 19 AprStranraer3 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Tue 18 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 1StranraerSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.

Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 34 points from 19 games. Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 32 points from 19 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.6213577
Stranraer612310135

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for The Blues could well see them head back from Cliftonhill with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Stranraer Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.