FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Albion Rovers 20 Aug 2011

Last updated : 19 August 2011 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 40 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was just last season, in January 2010, with Stirling Albion running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Scottish F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2003/2004 Sat 20 Sep Stirling Alb. 2 - 1 Albion Rvs. Scottish Division Three
2002/2003 Sat 26 Apr Albion Rvs. 2 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. While Binos have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Albion Rovers's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Wee Rovers have hit 9 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling Albion are leading the way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

Albion Rovers are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 2 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 4 0 2 12 14 12
Albion Rovers 6 2 0 4 9 15 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Binos to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Albion Rovers Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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