FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic 18 Dec 2012

Last updated : 17 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v Forfar Athletic fixture

Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Forfar Athletic at Cliftonhill on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 77 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 37 wins, and Forfar Athletic have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in February 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 29 Sep Forfar Ath. 4 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Forfar Ath. 4 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Albion Rvs. 2-2 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Forfar Ath. 0 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Albion Rvs. 1 - 0 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Forfar Ath. 1 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan Albion Rvs. 0 - 1 Forfar Ath. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 11.

Forfar Athletic have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Loons have hit 10 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Albion Rovers find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 14 games have yielded only 11 points.

Forfar Athletic are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 20 points from 14 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 0 2 4 3 11 2
Forfar Athletic 6 3 1 2 11 15 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Wee Rovers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Forfar Athletic, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Forfar Athletic 5 games since last away draw.

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