FM Preview: Albion Rovers v East Fife 17 Nov 2012

Last updated : 16 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v East Fife fixture

Albion Rovers prepare to entertain East Fife at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 70 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 31 wins, and East Fife have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in February 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
2012/2013 Sat 01 Sep East Fife 1 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 14 Apr East Fife 1 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 11 Feb Albion Rvs. 1-1 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Tue 24 Jan East Fife 2 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 15 Oct Albion Rvs. 0 - 3 East Fife Scottish Division Two
2007/2008 Sat 26 Apr Albion Rvs. 2 - 2 East Fife Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 08 Mar East Fife 0 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of East Fife is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Fifers have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 10 matches.

East Fife are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 11 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 1 1 4 9 15 4
East Fife 6 2 0 4 10 12 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against East Fife is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Wee Rovers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
East Fife Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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