History of the Albion Rovers v Arbroath fixture
Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Arbroath at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 91 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 38 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 33 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in April 2012, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 1-1 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 21 Jan | Arbroath | 6 - 1 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Albion Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 06 Aug | Arbroath | 6 - 2 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 3 - 0 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 08 Mar | Albion Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Arbroath | 3 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Albion Rovers 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, 12 to 11.
Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Red Lichties have hit 14 goals, 18 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Albion Rovers see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, showing a record of 7 points from their 8 games played so far,
Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 15 points from 8 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Albion Rovers 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 |
|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Arbroath | Not won in previous 3 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here