FM Preview: Stirling Albion v Berwick Rangers 30 Mar 2013

Last updated : 29 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stirling Albion v Berwick Rangers fixture

Stirling Albion prepare to entertain Berwick Rangers at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 8 of the 44 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 6-3 thriller, in a Scottish Division Three match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Tue 05 Mar Berwick Rgrs. 1 - 0 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Sat 15 Dec Stirling Alb. 6-3 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Three
2012/2013 Sat 22 Sep Berwick Rgrs. 4 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Three
2005/2006 Wed 31 Aug Stirling Alb. 2 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Challenge Cup
2004/2005 Sat 12 Mar Berwick Rgrs. 2 - 2 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two
2004/2005 Sat 20 Nov Stirling Alb. 0 - 1 Berwick Rgrs. Scottish Division Two
2004/2005 Sat 30 Oct Berwick Rgrs. 0 - 1 Stirling Alb. Scottish Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Binos have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 5.

Berwick Rangers have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Borderers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 10 against.

Stirling Albion see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 33 points from their 29 games played so far,

Berwick Rangers lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, picking up 40 from their 29 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stirling Albion 6 3 2 1 14 4 11
Berwick Rangers 6 4 1 1 12 4 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Albion are starting to turn Forthbank Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stirling Albion Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Berwick Rangers Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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