FM Preview: Stranraer v Albion Rovers 05 Mar 2011

Last updated : 04 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stranraer v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rovers face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 19 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 26 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the The Blues edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3-2 in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 15 Feb Albion Rvs. 1 - 2 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Stranraer 3-2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 01 May Albion Rvs. 0 - 0 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Wed 14 Apr Stranraer 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Mon 12 Apr Albion Rvs. 3 - 1 Stranraer Scottish Division Three
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Stranraer 1 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2007/2008 Sat 19 Apr Stranraer 3 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 16 goals have been scored by the The Blues in those games, with 13 conceded.

Albion Rovers have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Wee Rovers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Stranraer are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 24 games giving them a return of 44 points.

Albion Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 39 points from 24 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stranraer 6 4 1 1 15 9 13
Albion Rovers 6 2 2 2 6 5 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Albion Rovers are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Stair Park with a well-deserved point. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stranraer Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Albion Rovers Undefeated in last 3 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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