FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Albion Rovers 03 Mar 2012

Last updated : 02 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stirling Albion v Albion Rovers fixture

Stirling Albion prepare to entertain Albion Rovers at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 6 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 14 Jan Albion Rvs. 0 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 20 Aug Stirling Alb. 2-2 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Wed 20 Jan Stirling Alb. 3 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Mon 18 Jan Albion Rvs. 0 - 0 Stirling Alb. Scottish F.A. Cup
2003/2004 Sat 10 Apr Albion Rvs. 3 - 5 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three
2003/2004 Sat 24 Jan Stirling Alb. 3 - 0 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2003/2004 Tue 02 Dec Albion Rvs. 0 - 3 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Binos have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Albion Rovers is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Wee Rovers have conceded 16 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Stirling Albion find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 25 games have yielded only 23 points.

Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 25 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 1 1 4 8 15 4
Albion Rovers 6 0 2 4 4 15 2

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Forthbank Stadium for the Binos and the Madmen are unable to see past Albion Rovers claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Albion Rovers Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.

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