FootyMAD's Gretna match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stirling Albion v Gretna fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Gretna at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2003, the Binos carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 27 SepGretna0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 19 AprStirling Alb.1-0GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 08 FebGretna0 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Sat 14 DecStirling Alb.0 - 1GretnaSCD3
2002/2003Sat 28 SepGretna0 - 2Stirling Alb.SCD3

Recent respective form guides

Stirling Albion could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Binos have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Gretna's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Black and Whites, and 8 goals against.

Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Three, with their 15 games giving them a return of 38 points. Gretna are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 26 points from 14 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.641110713
Gretna651014516

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stirling Alb. may be coming up against a decent side in Gretna, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Binos. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. Won 8 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Gretna 4 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
8 games since last defeat.