FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 18 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stranraer v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 48 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 19 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Stranraer running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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:
2007/2008Tue 18 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 1StranraerSCD3
2007/2008Wed 26 DecStranraer3 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 11 AugAlbion Rvs.3 - 2StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 15 MayStranraer4 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Tue 17 FebAlbion Rvs.1 - 4StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 01 NovStranraer5 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 09 AugAlbion Rvs.1 - 1StranraerSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Blues's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Albion Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Wee Rovers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Stranraer are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 61 points from 34 games. Albion Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 36 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer641110613
Albion Rvs.61236115

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Blues, as the Wee Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Albion Rvs. Last drawn game 4 outings ago.