FootyMAD's East Fife match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v East Fife fixture

Stranraer prepare to entertain East Fife at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, The Blues have recorded 15 wins, and East Fife have come away with 12 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 Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 02 JanEast Fife2 - 1StranraerSCD3
2007/2008Sat 10 NovStranraer0-2East FifeSCD3
2007/2008Sat 25 AugEast Fife3 - 1StranraerSCD3
2006/2007Sat 05 MayStranraer1 - 0East FifeS23P
2006/2007Wed 02 MayEast Fife4 - 1StranraerS23P
2005/2006Tue 09 AugEast Fife0 - 1StranraerSLGC
1997/1998Sat 14 MarEast Fife0 - 3StranraerSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The Fifers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Fifers pummel 12 goals, and let in 4.

Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 45 points from 25 games. East Fife are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 27 games giving them a return of 67 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer642012214
East Fife650110115

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:
Stranraer Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
East Fife 5 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 17 outings ago.