FootyMAD Montrose match preview

Last updated : 10 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stirling Albion v Montrose fixture

Stirling prepare to entertain Montrose at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 02 SepMontrose2 - 0StirlingSLC
2002/2003Sat 05 AprMontrose0 - 1StirlingSCD3
2002/2003Sat 18 JanStirling1-1MontroseSCD3
2002/2003Sat 16 NovMontrose1 - 1StirlingSCD3
2002/2003Sat 14 SepStirling1 - 1MontroseSCD3
2001/2002Sat 16 MarStirling0 - 1MontroseSCD3
2001/2002Sat 26 JanMontrose1 - 3StirlingSCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Binos, with 6 goals against.

Montrose have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Gable Endies have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stirling are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 8 games giving them a return of 22 points. Montrose are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 7 points from 8 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling650111415
Montrose62227158

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Stirling fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Binos. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Montrose Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.