FM Preview: Annan Athletic v Albion Rovers 16 Oct 2010

Last updated : 15 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Annan Athletic v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Annan Athletic at Galabank on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Half of the previous meetings have ended in a win, and the other half in a draw for Wee Rovers.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, with Albion Rvs. inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Black and Golds in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 0Annan Ath.SCD3
2009/2010Wed 17 FebAnnan Ath.1 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 21 NovAlbion Rvs.0 - 0Annan Ath.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 26 SepAnnan Ath.0 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Wed 25 MarAnnan Ath.1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 28 FebAlbion Rvs.2 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 15 NovAlbion Rvs.0 - 1Annan Ath.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Annan Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Albion Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Wee Rovers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Annan Ath.'s total of 15 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Three. Albion Rvs. are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 8 games giving them a return of 17 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Annan Ath.6231979
Albion Rvs.651012516

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Wee Rovers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Annan Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Annan Ath. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Albion Rvs. 7 games since last defeat.