FootyMAD's Forfar Athletic match preview

Last updated : 03 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Forfar Athletic v Stirling Albion fixture

Stirling Alb. pack their bags to visit Forfar Athletic at Station Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Binos have winning an impressive 17 games, and losing 7.

The previous match played between the two at Station Park was more than three years back, in May 2001, with Forfar Ath. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 05 MayForfar Ath.3 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2000/2001Tue 10 AprForfar Ath.1 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
2000/2001Tue 20 MarStirling Alb.1 - 0Forfar Ath.SCD2
2000/2001Sat 19 AugStirling Alb.3 - 3Forfar Ath.SCD2
1998/1999Sat 03 AprStirling Alb.2 - 2Forfar Ath.SCD2
1998/1999Sat 16 JanForfar Ath.3 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD2
1998/1999Sat 21 NovStirling Alb.3 - 1Forfar Ath.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Forfar Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Loons in those games, with 9 conceded.

The Binos have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Binos scoring 17 and conceding 6.

Forfar Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 12 points from the 4 games they have played so far. Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Forfar Ath.6411161013
Stirling Alb.6402141012

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Forfar Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Forfar Ath. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Stirling Alb. 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.