FM Preview: Albion Rovers v Stranraer 08 Dec 2010

Last updated : 07 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Albion Rovers v Stranraer fixture

Albion Rvs. prepare to entertain Stranraer at Cliftonhill on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 54 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 27 wins, and Stranraer have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cliftonhill was less than a year ago, in May 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 14 AugStranraer3 - 2Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Sat 01 MayAlbion Rvs.0-0StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Wed 14 AprStranraer2 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2009/2010Mon 12 AprAlbion Rvs.3 - 1StranraerSCD3
2009/2010Sat 08 AugStranraer1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 19 AprStranraer3 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Tue 18 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 1StranraerSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Albion Rovers have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Wee Rovers, with 5 goals against.

Stranraer's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Blues, and 8 goals against.

Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 26 points from 12 games. Stranraer are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, with their 13 games giving them a return of 26 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Albion Rvs.64028612
Stranraer651021616

FootyMad's prediction ...

Albion Rvs. are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Stranraer will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Albion Rvs. 7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Stranraer Undefeated in last 9 away games.
8 games since last defeat.