FM Preview: Stranraer v Brechin City 06 Apr 2013

Last updated : 05 April 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stranraer v Brechin City fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Brechin City at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 56 games played, Blues have recorded 27 wins, and Brechin City have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 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

Stranraer have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Blues's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The City have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The City's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 29 matches.

Brechin City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 48 points from 26 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stranraer 6 2 1 3 9 10 7
Brechin City 6 4 1 1 11 8 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stranraer are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stranraer Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brechin City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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