FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Alloa Athletic 21 Aug 2010

Last updated : 20 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stenhousemuir v Alloa Athletic fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Alloa Athletic at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 75 games played, Warriors have recorded 34 wins, and Alloa Ath. have come away with 23 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was less than a year ago, in January 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 MarAlloa Ath.2 - 1StenhousemuirSCD2
2009/2010Sat 23 JanStenhousemuir0-2Alloa Ath.SCD2
2009/2010Sat 14 NovAlloa Ath.1 - 4StenhousemuirSCD2
2009/2010Sat 19 SepStenhousemuir1 - 0Alloa Ath.SCD2
2004/2005Sat 11 DecAlloa Ath.2 - 1StenhousemuirSFAC
2003/2004Sat 01 MayStenhousemuir0 - 1Alloa Ath.SCD2
2003/2004Sat 13 MarAlloa Ath.1 - 0StenhousemuirSCD2

Recent respective form guides

Stenhousemuir have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 11.

Alloa Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stenhousemuir are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 4 points from 2 games. Alloa Ath.'s total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Irn Bru Scottish Division Two.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stenhousemuir632112811
Alloa Ath.622210118

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Warriors. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stenhousemuir 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Alloa Ath. 4 games since last defeat.