FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Cowdenbeath 05 Mar 2011

Last updated : 04 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stirling Albion v Cowdenbeath fixture

Stirling Albion prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 5 of the 43 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 06 Nov Cowdenbeath 5 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division One
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Stirling Alb. 1-3 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division One
2009/2010 Tue 27 Apr Cowdenbeath 3 - 3 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 27 Mar Stirling Alb. 1 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Stirling Alb. 2 - 2 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Cowdenbeath 1 - 2 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2006/2007 Tue 03 Apr Stirling Alb. 1 - 0 Cowdenbeath Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Binos have conceded a disappointing 13 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Cowdenbeath is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Blue Brazil 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 23 games have yielded only 15 points.

Cowdenbeath are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 22 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 0 3 3 3 6 3
Cowdenbeath 6 0 3 3 4 13 3

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Stirling Albion at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Binos will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Not won in the 14 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.

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