FootyMAD Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Albion Rovers v Stranraer fixture

Albion Rvs play host to Stranraer at Cliftonhill Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wee Rovers are clearly on top, winning 52.08% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Albion Rvs was back in January 1994, over five years ago, with Stranraer inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Wee Rovers in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1993/1994Sat 26 FebStranraer2 - 1Albion RvsSCD2
1993/1994Sat 08 JanAlbion Rvs1-2StranraerSCD2
1956/1957Sat 30 DecStranraer3 - 5Albion RvsSC2
1956/1957Sat 30 DecAlbion Rvs2 - 1StranraerSC2
1957/1958Sat 30 DecStranraer4 - 0Albion RvsSC2
1957/1958Sat 30 DecAlbion Rvs3 - 0StranraerSC2
1958/1959Sat 30 DecStranraer0 - 0Albion RvsSC2

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Wee Rovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Albion Rvs, Stranraer are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs642010514
Stranraer6123275

FootyMad's prediction ...

Albion Rvs may be coming up against a decent side in Stranraer, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Wee Rovers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 16 matches.
Stranraer Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.