History of the Albion Rovers v Arbroath fixture
Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Arbroath at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 31 of the 76 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 28.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, the Wee Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Arbroath | 1 - 1 | 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 collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. 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, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Red Lichties, and 9 goals against.
Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 36 points from 33 matches.
Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 59 points from 33 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
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 | Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Arbroath | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here