FM Preview: Stenhousemuir v Arbroath 29 Sep 2012

Last updated : 28 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stenhousemuir v Arbroath fixture

Stenhousemuir prepare to entertain Arbroath at Ochilview Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 84 games played, Warriors have recorded 41 wins, and Arbroath have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ochilview Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Scottish Division Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sun 09 Sep Arbroath 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Challenge Cup
2011/2012 Sat 28 Apr Arbroath 0 - 2 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 25 Feb Stenhousemuir 1-3 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Arbroath 1 - 0 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Stenhousemuir 2 - 0 Arbroath Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Arbroath 1 - 1 Stenhousemuir Scottish Division Two
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Stenhousemuir 1 - 1 Arbroath Scottish Division Two

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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, 11 to 9.

The Red Lichties have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Red Lichties's have scored 15 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 17.

Stenhousemuir lie just outside the playoff positions in the Irn Bru Scottish Division Two, picking up 9 points from their 6 games so far.

Arbroath are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 11 points from 6 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stenhousemuir 6 2 2 2 9 11 8
Arbroath 6 3 1 2 7 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stenhousemuir are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stenhousemuir Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Arbroath 4 games since last defeat.

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