FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stranraer v Stirling Albion fixture

Stirling Alb. face a trip to Stranraer at Stair Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 14 of the 39 previous games, with the hosts winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Scottish Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 08 MayStirling Alb.2 - 2StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 06 MarStranraer1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2003/2004Sat 25 OctStirling Alb.1 - 0StranraerSCD3
2003/2004Sat 16 AugStranraer0 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD3
2002/2003Mon 13 JanStranraer4 - 1Stirling Alb.SFAC
2000/2001Sun 11 NovStranraer1 - 1Stirling Alb.SCD2
2000/2001Sat 17 MarStranraer0 - 3Stirling Alb.SCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stranraer could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 6.

Stirling Alb.'s away form is equally impressive, 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 18 and conceding 6.

Stranraer are holding the final promotion place in the Bells Scottish Division Two, and have accumulated 15 points from the 6 games they have played so far. Stirling Alb. are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 6 games giving them a return of 16 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stranraer640211812
Stirling Alb.631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Binos, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stranraer Won 8 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Stirling Alb. 9 games since last away draw.