FM Preview: Brechin City v Stranraer 09 Feb 2013

Last updated : 08 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brechin City v Stranraer fixture

Stranraer face a trip to Brechin City at Glebe Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, Blues have recorded 17 wins, and Brechin City have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Glebe Park was earlier this season, with Brechin City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 29 Dec Stranraer 0 - 2 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 20 Oct Brechin City 3-0 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Brechin City 2 - 1 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Tue 10 Mar Brechin City 1 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 07 Feb Stranraer 0 - 3 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 09 Aug Stranraer 1 - 2 Brechin City Scottish Division Two
2006/2007 Sat 10 Mar Brechin City 1 - 1 Stranraer Scottish Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Brechin City are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, City have rattled up an impressive 22 goals, and conceded 9.

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Blues have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brechin City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 32 points from 19 games.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brechin City 6 4 1 1 14 8 13
Stranraer 6 2 1 3 7 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stranraer have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Brechin City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brechin City Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Stranraer Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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