FootyMAD's Stranraer match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Stirling Albion v Stranraer fixture

Stirling Alb. prepare to entertain Stranraer at Forthbank Stadium on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Binos are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 8 of the 39 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Forthbank Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepStranraer0 - 0Stirling Alb.SCD2
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

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. The Binos's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Stranraer however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Stirling Alb. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 25 points from 15 games. Stranraer are leading the way in the Bells Scottish Division Two, with their 14 games giving them a return of 32 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stirling Alb.62046126
Stranraer64119813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Binos of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Stranraer, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stirling Alb. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stranraer 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.