FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Stirling Albion 14 Jan 2012

Last updated : 13 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Albion Rovers v Stirling Albion fixture

Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Stirling Albion at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 14 of the 38 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was two seasons ago, in January 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Stirling Alb. 2 - 2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Wed 20 Jan Stirling Alb. 3 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Mon 18 Jan Albion Rvs. 0-0 Stirling Alb. Scottish F.A. Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Apr Albion Rvs. 3 - 5 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three
2003/2004 Sat 24 Jan Stirling Alb. 3 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2003/2004 Tue 02 Dec Albion Rvs. 0 - 3 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three
2003/2004 Sat 20 Sep Stirling Alb. 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 10 conceded.

The away form of Stirling Albion is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Binos have hit 8 goals, 13 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 21 points from their 18 games played so far,

Stirling Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Albion Rovers 6 1 1 4 6 13 4
Stirling Albion 6 1 0 5 5 13 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Wee Rovers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Stirling Albion. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Albion Rovers Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stirling Albion Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.

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