History of the Stirling Albion v East Stirlingshire fixture
Stirling Albion prepare to entertain East Stirlingshire at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 25 wins out of 37 previous matches.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 12 Feb | Stirling Alb. | 1-1 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2012/2013 | Wed 02 Jan | East Stirling | 1 - 1 | Stirling Alb. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Sep | East Stirling | 3 - 1 | Stirling Alb. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 25 Nov | East Stirling | 0 - 2 | Stirling Alb. | Scottish F.A. Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 01 May | East Stirling | 0 - 3 | Stirling Alb. | Scottish Division Three |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 13 Mar | Stirling Alb. | 6 - 0 | East Stirling | Scottish Division Three |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 10 Jan | East Stirling | 2 - 4 | Stirling Alb. | Scottish Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Stirling Albion have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Binos in those games, with 7 conceded.
East Stirlingshire have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Shire's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
Stirling Albion see themselves just below half way in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Three, showing a record of 29 points from their 27 games played so far,
East Stirlingshire are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 29 points from 27 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling Albion | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| East Stirlingshire | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Binos, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Stirling Albion | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. |
| East Stirlingshire | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here