FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Arbroath 12 Nov 2011

Last updated : 11 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stirling Albion v Arbroath fixture

Stirling Albion prepare to entertain Arbroath at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 46 games played, Binos have recorded 19 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was just last season, in April 2010, 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 27 Aug Arbroath 4 - 2 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Mon 12 Apr Stirling Alb. 2-2 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Arbroath 2 - 4 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Arbroath 3 - 4 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Oct Stirling Alb. 2 - 2 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 28 Feb Stirling Alb. 1 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2008/2009 Sat 27 Dec Arbroath 1 - 2 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Binos's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Red Lichties have hit 8 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling Albion find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 12 games have yielded only 12 points.

Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 26 points from 12 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 1 1 4 2 9 4
Arbroath 6 3 2 1 10 8 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Binos of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Arbroath, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Arbroath Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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