History of the Albion Rovers v Arbroath fixture
Albion Rovers prepare to entertain Arbroath at Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 31 of the 74 previous games, with the Wee Rovers winning just 26.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 08 Mar | Albion Rvs. | 0-2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 05 Feb | Arbroath | 3 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Arbroath | 1 - 1 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 05 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 0 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 16 Feb | Arbroath | 1 - 4 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Dec | Albion Rvs. | 5 - 2 | Arbroath | Scottish Division Three |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Sep | Arbroath | 1 - 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
Albion Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Arbroath however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Red Lichties, and 9 goals against.
Albion Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 50 points from 30 games.
Arbroath are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 29 games giving them a return of 56 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 11 |
| Arbroath | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Cliftonhill for the Wee Rovers and the Madmen are unable to see past Arbroath claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Arbroath | Undefeated in last 3 away games. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here