FootyMAD's Elgin City match preview

Last updated : 09 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Elgin City v Albion Rovers fixture

Albion Rvs. 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 19 games played, Wee Rovers have recorded 7 wins, and Elgin City have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, with Elgin City running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Scottish Challenge Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 18 AugElgin City3 - 0Albion Rvs.SCC
2008/2009Sat 18 AprAlbion Rvs.0 - 3Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Tue 03 MarAlbion Rvs.2 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2008/2009Sat 21 FebElgin City1 - 0Albion Rvs.SCD3
2008/2009Sat 20 SepElgin City1 - 6Albion Rvs.SCD3
2007/2008Sat 22 MarAlbion Rvs.1 - 1Elgin CitySCD3
2007/2008Wed 05 MarElgin City1 - 1Albion Rvs.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Elgin City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the City in those games, with 6 conceded.

Albion Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Wee Rovers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Elgin City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 8 points from their 8 games so far. Albion Rvs. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 13 points from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Elgin City613213146
Albion Rvs.6231559

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Wee Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Elgin City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Elgin City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Albion Rvs. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.