FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Elgin City 25 Sep 2010

Last updated : 24 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Elgin City fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Elgin City at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 8 of the 22 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 6.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in April 2010, with Elgin City inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Wee Rovers in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprAlbion Rvs.1-2Elgin CitySCD3
2009/2010Sat 06 FebElgin City3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 12 DecAlbion Rvs.1 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2009/2010Sat 28 NovAlbion Rvs.1 - 0Elgin CitySFAC
2009/2010Sat 10 OctElgin City0 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Tue 18 AugElgin City3 - 0Albion Rvs.SCC
2008/2009Sat 18 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 3Elgin CitySCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Elgin City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the City have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rvs.'s total of 11 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three. Elgin City see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 6 points from their 6 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.632112911
Elgin City62047166

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Elgin City 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:
Albion Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Elgin City 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 23 outings ago.