FootyMAD's East Stirlingshire match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the East Stirlingshire v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to East Stirlingshire at Firs Park on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 87 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 32 wins, and East Stirling have come away with 38 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, where Albion Rvs. annihilated the Wee Rovers 1 - 8 in a Scottish Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepAlbion Rvs.3 - 3East StirlingSCD3
2003/2004Sat 24 AprEast Stirling1 - 8Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Tue 09 MarAlbion Rvs.5 - 1East StirlingSCD3
2003/2004Sat 13 DecEast Stirling3 - 4Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 04 OctAlbion Rvs.5 - 0East StirlingSCD3
2002/2003Sat 10 MayAlbion Rvs.3 - 1East StirlingSCD3
2002/2003Sat 01 MarEast Stirling0 - 4Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

East Stirlingshire's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. The Shire have conceded a disappointing 12 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Albion Rvs. is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Wee Rovers have conceded 17 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

East Stirling find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 15 games have yielded only 7 points. Albion Rvs. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 16 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
East Stirling6123695
Albion Rvs.60158231

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Wee Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at East Stirling. Away win

Sequence statistics:
East Stirling Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Albion Rvs. Lost each of the previous 6 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.