FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Arbroath 17 Mar 2012

Last updated : 16 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stirling Albion v Arbroath fixture

Stirling Albion prepare to entertain Arbroath at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 47 games played, Binos have recorded 19 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, with Arbroath inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Binos in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Wed 01 Feb Arbroath 2 - 0 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 12 Nov Stirling Alb. 0-1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 27 Aug Arbroath 4 - 2 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Mon 12 Apr Stirling Alb. 2 - 2 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Apr Arbroath 2 - 4 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Arbroath 3 - 4 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 10 Oct Stirling Alb. 2 - 2 Arbroath Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Binos in those games, with 8 conceded.

Arbroath have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Red Lichties, and 6 goals against.

Stirling Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 28 matches.

Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 55 points from 28 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 2 2 2 10 12 8
Arbroath 6 3 3 0 14 7 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Stirling Albion's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Arbroath. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Arbroath Undefeated in last 4 away games.
12 games since last defeat.

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