FM Preview: Stranraer v Stenhousemuir 23 Feb 2013

Last updated : 22 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stranraer v Stenhousemuir fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain Stenhousemuir at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, winning 55.07% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stair Park was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 12 Jan Stenhousemuir 0 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 25 Aug Stranraer 1-1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2012/2013 Sat 28 Jul Stranraer 1 - 2 Stenhousemuir Scottish Challenge Cup
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Stranraer 4 - 3 Stenhousemuir Scottish F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Tue 18 Jan Stenhousemuir 0 - 0 Stranraer Scottish F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Sat 05 Apr Stranraer 3 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 16 Feb Stenhousemuir 1 - 1 Stranraer Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While Blues have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Stenhousemuir is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Warriors's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Stranraer are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 24 matches.

Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 29 from their 23 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stranraer 6 2 1 3 6 11 7
Stenhousemuir 6 3 1 2 6 4 10

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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 Blues. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stranraer 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Stenhousemuir Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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