FootyMAD Cowdenbeath match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stirling Albion v Cowdenbeath fixture

Stirling prepare to entertain Cowdenbeath at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 4 of the 36 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was two seasons ago, in September 2001, as the Binos squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Scottish League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Wed 12 SepStirling3-2CowdenbeathSLC
1948/1949Sat 30 DecStirling2 - 1CowdenbeathSC-B
1948/1949Sat 30 DecCowdenbeath0 - 2StirlingSC-B
1950/1951Sat 30 DecStirling2 - 4CowdenbeathSC-B
1950/1951Sat 30 DecCowdenbeath1 - 2StirlingSC-B
1952/1953Sat 30 DecStirling1 - 0CowdenbeathSC-B
1952/1953Sat 30 DecCowdenbeath0 - 3StirlingSC-B

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Binos in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Cowdenbeath is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Bankies have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling62228108
Cowdenbeath6123375

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Cowdenbeath is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Binos in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling 8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cowdenbeath Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.