History of the Elgin City v Albion Rovers fixture
Albion Rovers face a trip to Elgin City at Borough Briggs on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 8 wins, and Elgin City have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 29 Jan | Albion Rvs. | 2 - 0 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Dec | Elgin City | 2-2 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Albion Rvs. | 3 - 1 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | Albion Rvs. | 1 - 2 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Feb | Elgin City | 3 - 1 | Albion Rvs. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Albion Rvs. | 1 - 1 | Elgin City | Scottish Division Three |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 28 Nov | Albion Rvs. | 1 - 0 | Elgin City | Scottish F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Elgin City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Albion Rovers however, is much more impressive, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the Wee Rovers pummel 14 goals, and let in 4.
Elgin City see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 38 points from their 28 games played so far,
Albion Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 49 points from 29 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin City | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Albion Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Although Albion Rovers have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Elgin City. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Elgin City | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Albion Rovers | 3 successive away victories. 4 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here