History of the Albion Rovers v Arbroath fixture
Albion Rovers are ready to welcome Arbroath to Cliftonhill on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 30 of the 73 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 26.
The previous match played between the two at Cliftonhill was within the last three years, in April 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Arbroath | 3 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Arbroath | 1 - 1 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 05 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 0-2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 16 Feb | Arbroath | 1 - 4 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Dec | Albion Rvs. | 5 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Sep | Arbroath | 1 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 08 Aug | Arbroath | 4 - 2 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Albion Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
The away form of Arbroath however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the The Red Lichties pummel 18 goals, and let in 8.
Albion Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 42 points from 25 games.
Arbroath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 24 games giving them a return of 45 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing seems to be going right for the Wee Rovers at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the The Red Lichties come away with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Arbroath | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here