History of the Albion Rovers v East Stirlingshire fixture
Albion Rovers are ready to welcome East Stirlingshire to Cliftonhill on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wee Rovers are clearly on top, having won 56 and lost only 22 of the 97 games.
The previous match played between the two at Cliftonhill was within the last three years, in February 2011, with Albion Rovers running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Scottish League 2 match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/2014 | Sat 21 Sep | East Stirling | 1 - 4 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish League 2 |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | East Stirling | 1 - 2 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish League 2 |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 02 Mar | East Stirling | 0 - 0 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish League 2 |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Albion Rvs. | 2-0 | East Stirling | Scottish League 2 |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Oct | Albion Rvs. | 1 - 0 | East Stirling | Scottish League 2 |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Apr | East Stirling | 3 - 1 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish League 2 |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 23 Mar | Albion Rvs. | 2 - 1 | East Stirling | Scottish League 2 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Albion Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.
The Shire have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Shire, and 6 goals against.
Albion Rovers are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League 2 with a return of just 15 points from their 13 games thus far.
East Stirlingshire are stuck down in the relegation zone of Scottish League 2 with a return of just 21 points from their 13 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| East Stirlingshire | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Wee Rovers go into their game against East Stirlingshire in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Albion Rovers | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| East Stirlingshire | Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here