FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Falkirk 13 Nov 2010

Last updated : 12 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stirling Albion v Falkirk fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Falkirk at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 10 of the 24 previous games, with the Binos winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in an Scottish Challenge Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 21 AugFalkirk3 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD1
2010/2011Sat 24 JulStirling Alb.0-0FalkirkSCC
2004/2005Tue 31 AugFalkirk5 - 3Stirling Alb.SCC
1997/1998Sat 11 AprFalkirk1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD1
1997/1998Sat 03 JanStirling Alb.0 - 6FalkirkSCD1
1997/1998Sat 08 NovFalkirk3 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD1
1997/1998Sat 30 AugStirling Alb.2 - 3FalkirkSCD1

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Binos have scored 8, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Falkirk's away form is none too clever either, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stirling Alb. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 12 games have yielded only 12 points. Falkirk are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 19 points from 12 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62228118
Falkirk62131497

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Falkirk 8 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.